Everything We Know About Cairo's New Grand Egyptian Museum

"The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) will be the largest archaeological museum in the world, featuring state-of-the-art displays and housing the largest collection of Tutankhaman relics ever displayed. The museum's new location offers views of the famous pyramids and aims to attract 5 million visitors annually. The museum is designed to alleviate issues of visitor overcrowding and conservation threats, and features extensive historical galleries, sculpture gardens, and a separate children's museum. The ticket price for foreigners is around $25, with a 50 percent discount for students."