The Egyptian Museum in Cairo

Archaeological museum · Cairo

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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."

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/grand-egyptian-museum-cairo-everything-we-know

El-Tahrir Square, Ismailia, Qasr El Nil, Cairo Governorate 4272083, Egypt Get directions

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