Cairo: Egypt's Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) will temporarily shut its doors from 15 October to 3 November 2025, as preparations intensify for the museum's official opening ceremony slated for 1 November. Situated on the Giza Plateau, the $1 billion museum complex is poised to become the world's largest museum dedicated to a single civilization, showcasing over 100,000 artefacts that chronicle Egypt's rich history from the Predynastic Period to the Coptic era.
According to Emirates News Agency, Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli announced during a press conference that the government is closely monitoring the GEM's progress as its much-anticipated inauguration approaches. The prime minister emphasized the museum's potential to significantly boost Egypt's tourism sector, which aligns with a broader national strategy aimed at doubling tourist arrivals over the next few years.
Madbouli highlighted that 2025 is projected to be a record year for both tourist numbers and revenue, underscoring the importance of maintaining security to sustain this growth. He is scheduled to visit the museum site to review the final preparations and ensure the museum's opening reflects Egypt's historical significance.
Describing the Grand Egyptian Museum as a "gift from Egypt to the world," Madbouli noted that the museum is already attracting a high volume of visitors, with current daily numbers exceeding those of many renowned global museums. This trend is expected to continue and further accelerate once the museum officially opens its doors in November.