Over 19,000 Visitors Daily to the Grand Egyptian Museum Since Its Public Opening

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Egypt Today staff

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Wed, 12 Nov 2025 - 03:39 GMT

BY

Egypt Today staff

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 - 03:39 GMT

Grand Egyptian Museum.

Grand Egyptian Museum.

 

 

 

The Grand Egyptian Museum continues to welcome visitors since opening its doors to the public on November 4. More than 12,000 visitors from Egypt and around the world arrived at the museum by early afternoon today.

Dr. Ahmed Ghoneim, CEO of the Grand Egyptian Museum, said the museum has received an average of 19,000 visitors per day since the opening, reflecting the growing global interest in Egypt’s newest cultural landmark.

The museum, inaugurated by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on November 1 in a grand international ceremony attended by 79 official delegations, marks a new era in showcasing Egypt’s ancient heritage to the world.

 

 

 

Decades in the making, this architectural and archaeological marvel stands proudly near the Giza Pyramids, symbolizing Egypt’s eternal bond with its ancient heritage while embracing a modern vision for cultural preservation and global connection.

 
 
 
Spanning an area of 117 acres, the Grand Egyptian Museum is not just the largest archaeological museum in the world it’s a living bridge between Egypt’s glorious past and its vibrant present. Its monumental façade, stretching 600 meters wide and rising 45 meters high, sets the tone for the grandeur that awaits inside.
 
 
 
Within its vast halls, the museum brings together more than 57000 artifacts, carefully curated to tell the story of one of the world’s oldest civilizations. Among its most striking highlights is the world’s first hanging obelisk, an engineering wonder weighing 110 tons and suspended to allow visitors to walk beneath it, a powerful symbol of the harmony between innovation and antiquity.
 
 
 
Another extraordinary centerpiece is the cartouche of King Ramses II, displayed to the public for the first time after 3,500 years. This iconic artifact embodies the artistic mastery and royal majesty of ancient Egypt’s most celebrated pharaoh.
 
 
 
Dominating the museum’s interior is the majestic Grand Staircase, lined with 72 statues of Egypt’s kings. Ascending the staircase feels like a journey through time, each step leading visitors deeper into Egypt’s layered history and the enduring legacy of its rulers.
 
One of the museum’s proudest achievements is the complete display of the Tutankhamun Collection, all 5,537 treasures from the boy king’s tomb will be showcased together for the first time since their discovery a century ago. From his golden mask to delicate everyday objects, the collection provides an intimate glimpse into royal life and ancient artistry.
 

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