President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi inaugurated the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) on Saturday, November 1, 2025, in a grand ceremony attended by leaders, kings, and heads of state from 79 international delegations. The museum is the largest in the world dedicated to a single civilization (the Pharaonic civilization) and overlooks the Giza Pyramids. Key details of the Grand Egyptian Museum opening: Official opening date: Saturday, November 1, 2025. Location: Giza, Egypt, near the Giza Pyramids. Event size: Attended by leaders, princes, heads of state, and heads of government from 79 delegations, including 39 presidential delegations. Operation: The museum was temporarily closed prior to the official opening to prepare for the ceremony. Holiday: The Ministry of Labor declared Saturday, November 1, 2025, a paid public holiday for the private sector to mark the opening. Information about the Grand Egyptian Museum: The museum is showcasing, for the first time, the complete collection of King Tutankhamun, comprising over 5,000 artifacts. It was established through an international competition to create a world-class museum covering thousands of years of Egyptian history. It features a modern design that blends history and modernity in a strategic location. Located near the Giza Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is the world's largest museum dedicated to a single civilization, spanning 500,000 square meters and housing over 100,000 artifacts, most notably the complete collection of King Tutankhamun, displayed for the first time. The museum combines a museum exhibit with a world-class restoration center and entertainment and retail areas. Key features and components of the museum: Tutankhamun Hall: Spanning 7,500 square meters, it displays the complete treasures of the Golden King. Permanent Exhibition Halls: Covering 18,000 square meters, these halls cover various periods of ancient Egyptian civilization. The Grand Staircase: An open exhibition space showcasing colossal royal statues of Egypt's great kings. Temporary Exhibition Halls: 5,000 square meters dedicated to rotating exhibitions. Design: Designed by Heneghan Peng, the building's design is inspired by the sun's rays converging at the pyramids. Services: Includes a conference center, cinema, children's museum, shopping areas, and restaurants. Visiting Information (as of 2026): System: Operates on a pre-booking system via the official website. Capacity: Can accommodate more than 20,000 visitors daily. Ticket Prices: Vary according to nationality, with separate tickets available for Egyptians, Arabs, and foreigners. The museum is considered a global cultural and civilizational center, aiming to provide a unique visitor experience that reflects the grandeur of ancient Egyptian history. The museum houses spaces dedicated to cultural activities and events, such as a children's museum, an educational center, temporary exhibition halls, a cinema, and a conference center. It contains over 100,000 artifacts from ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman periods, in addition to commercial and entertainment facilities.