Frequently Asked
Questions

Admission prices are: Child (under 12): EGP 100 · Student: EGP 200 · Adult: EGP 450 · Premium (guided): EGP 950. Foreign nationals may have different pricing. Audio guides are included with Adult and Premium tickets.

Yes, and we strongly recommend it. Advance booking guarantees your entry and allows you to choose a time slot. Tickets can be purchased through the official GEM ticketing portal or at the museum box office on the day, subject to availability.

Yes. Egyptian nationals and residents receive significantly reduced admission. Please present a valid national ID card at the box office. Students must also present a valid Egyptian student ID.

Yes. Access to the complete Tutankhamun galleries — all 5,398 artefacts — is included with every Adult and Premium ticket at no additional charge. This is one of our most popular galleries; we recommend arriving early.

Tickets booked online may be rescheduled up to 24 hours before your visit at no charge. Refunds are available up to 48 hours before your booking date. Same-day tickets purchased at the box office are non-refundable.

The GEM Conservation Centre viewing area is accessible with a standard museum ticket. Certain specialist access and behind-the-scenes tours of the conservation laboratories require a Premium ticket or prior arrangement.

The museum is open Saturday to Thursday, 09:00–16:00. Last admission is at 15:00. We recommend allowing at least 2–3 hours for a full visit. Hours may change during national holidays — check our website before visiting.

The museum is located on the Cairo–Alexandria Desert Road, approximately 2 km north of the Giza Pyramids. You can reach us by taxi or rideshare (Uber/Careem, ~30 min from central Cairo), tour bus from major hotels, or private car with free parking on site.

Yes. Complimentary parking is available for all visitors, with ample space for private cars, taxis, and tour coaches. Accessible parking bays are located directly in front of the main entrance.

Yes. Public guided tours run daily at 10:00, 12:00, and 14:00. These are included with Premium tickets, or can be added to any ticket for an additional fee. Private guided tours for individuals or groups can be arranged in advance through our website.

The GEM has multiple food and beverage options, including a café on the ground floor and a restaurant with views of the Pyramids. The museum shop is also located near the main exit. Outside food is not permitted in the exhibition galleries.

We recommend a minimum of 3 hours for a highlights visit, and a full day if you want to explore all galleries in depth. The Tutankhamun galleries alone typically take 60–90 minutes. Consider a two-day visit for the complete experience.

The Grand Egyptian Museum's permanent collection contains over 100,000 artefacts, making it the world's largest collection of ancient Egyptian objects. Not all objects are on display at any one time — the full collection spans predynastic Egypt through the Graeco-Roman period.

The Golden Death Mask of Tutankhamun is displayed in the dedicated Tutankhamun Gallery on the second floor. It is the centrepiece of the world's first complete display of all objects from Tutankhamun's tomb. Signage throughout the museum guides visitors to this gallery.

Yes. The GEM has several dedicated temporary exhibition spaces on the ground floor. These host rotating exhibitions on specific themes, periods, or internationally loaned collections. Check our News & Events page for current and upcoming shows.

Yes — the GEM Conservation Centre has viewing windows that allow visitors to observe conservators at work. The centre is one of the world's largest museum conservation facilities, housing over 50,000 objects undergoing treatment. It is accessible with a standard museum ticket.

Yes. The Narmer Palette — one of the world's oldest historical documents, dating to c. 3100 BCE — is displayed in the Early Dynastic Period gallery. It depicts the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt and is considered one of the most important objects in human history.

Yes. Every part of the museum — including all exhibition floors, the conservation viewing area, cafés, and restrooms — is fully wheelchair accessible. Elevators connect all floors. Complimentary wheelchairs are available at the main entrance on a first-come basis.

Yes. Audio guides with extended audio descriptions are available for visually impaired visitors in 10 languages. The devices are induction loop compatible. Selected galleries also feature tactile replica objects that visitors may touch. Ask at the welcome desk.

Guided tours in Egyptian Sign Language are available and must be booked in advance. Please contact our Education team at [email protected] at least one week before your intended visit to arrange.

The museum operates designated quiet morning sessions on the first Sunday of each month, from 09:00 to 11:00. During these sessions, audio announcements are minimised, lighting is adjusted in key galleries, and staff are briefed to support visitors with sensory needs. Booking in advance is recommended.

Groups of 10 or more people qualify for group booking arrangements. Group bookings receive preferential rates, dedicated entry times, and the option to pre-arrange guided tours. Contact our groups team at [email protected] for pricing.

Yes. Egyptian schools receive heavily discounted entry and free access to our education programmes. International school groups also receive group rates. We offer curriculum-linked workshops and guided tours tailored to different age groups. Contact [email protected] to plan your visit.

Yes. The Grand Egyptian Museum offers exceptional private hire options — from intimate dinners beside the Ramses II statue to large corporate functions in the Grand Atrium. Contact our events team at [email protected] for a proposal.

Yes. The museum has a dedicated coach and tour bus drop-off area adjacent to the main entrance, with ample coach parking. Please notify us of your expected arrival time when making a group booking so we can coordinate logistics.

Yes. Non-commercial photography using personal cameras and smartphones is permitted throughout the museum without flash. Photography is not permitted in certain conservation areas or where otherwise indicated by signage.

Tripods and monopods are not permitted in the public galleries, as they can obstruct other visitors and pose a risk to artefacts. Professional photography with tripods may be arranged through a media permit — contact [email protected].

Commercial use of photographs taken at the GEM — including for advertising, editorial, or social media monetisation — requires prior written permission. Please contact our media team at [email protected] to discuss licensing arrangements.