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For the first time since Howard Carter discovered the tomb in 1922, all 5,000 objects from Tutankhamun’s burial chamber will be displayed together across two dedicated halls. Many of the treasures have undergone meticulous restoration at GEM’s state-of-the-art conservation center.
Egypt is finally ready to unveil the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) — the world’s largest museum dedicated to a single civilization. Located at the foot of the Giza Pyramids, the US$1-billion landmark will officially open its doors on Saturday, marking a major milestone for Egypt’s cultural diplomacy and tourism ambitions.
Designed by Irish firm Heneghan Peng Architects, GEM features a monumental glass façade inspired by the geometry of the pyramids. Inside, visitors are greeted by a 36-foot-tall granite statue of Ramesses the Great before ascending a grand staircase lined with statues spanning thousands of years of history — all leading to a panoramic view of the pyramids.
But the museum’s most anticipated treasure is the full collection of King Tutankhamun. Tutankhamun’s Collection Displayed in Full for the First Time
For the first time since Howard Carter discovered the tomb in 1922, all 5,000 objects from Tutankhamun’s burial chamber will be displayed together across two dedicated halls. Many of the treasures have undergone meticulous restoration at GEM’s state-of-the-art conservation center.
Another star exhibit is the 4,600-year-old solar boat of King Khufu, transferred intact on a custom vehicle from its original site beside the Great Pyramid.
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With 50,000 artifacts spanning prehistoric to Roman Egypt and 24,000 square meters of exhibition space — far surpassing the Louvre’s 35,000 displayed pieces — GEM is poised to transform Egypt’s tourism industry.