Sights · Our pick in Cairo
Grand Egyptian Museum
Tutankhamun’s treasures
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About Grand Egyptian Museum
The Grand Egyptian Museum stands at El Remayah Square on the Cairo–Alexandria Desert Road (by car, enter at Gate 2). In its own words, its galleries are open daily from 9am to 6pm, with extended hours until 9pm on Saturdays and Wednesdays. Tickets are sold on its official ticketing site. Beyond the galleries there are a Children’s Museum, an Arts and Crafts Centre, gardens, restaurants and a shop; from 1 November 2026 to 30 April 2027 it hosts “Eternal Sun – An Immersive Light Experience”.
Why it's on our list
- Open daily, 9am–6pm
- Until 9pm Wed and Sat
- Book online
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Grand Egyptian Museum before you go.
What’s on
Grand Egyptian Museum publishes its programme and booking on its own website.
What’s nearby
Distances from Grand Egyptian Museum are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- The Pyramids of Giza2.2 kmWalk 28 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 16 min
- The Egyptian Museum (Tahrir)13 kmCar or taxi 44 min
- The Citadel14 kmCar or taxi 48 min
- Khan el-Khalili15 kmCar or taxi 51 min
- Sphinx International Airport26 kmCar or taxi 81 min
- Cairo International Airport32 kmCar or taxi 98 min
Main railway stations
- Ramses Station14 kmCar or taxi 49 min