In 1992, Egypt took the first steps toward realizing its grand dream when an area of 117 acres was allocated near the Giza pyramids, destined to become the home of one of the largest museums in the world: the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).

In 2002, the foundation stone was laid, marking the start of a long journey filled with challenges and ambitions. Just one year later, in 2003, the Irish architectural firm Heneghan Peng was selected to design the museum after winning an international architectural competition.

Between 2005 and 2008, construction began, and the project's features began taking shape.

In 2010, the museum's Conservation Center was inaugurated, becoming a global hub for preserving and restoring Egyptian archaeological treasures.

As the project's scale and significance grew, President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi called for accelerated work in 2015 and 2016, continuing Egypt’s journey toward fulfilling the museum's dream. In 2018, the Grand Hall welcomed the statue of King Ramesses II, the first artefact to find its home at the heart of the museum.

Achievements continued over the years, with construction completion reaching 97% in 2020. In 2021, the museum's digital infrastructure reached 90% completion, paving the way for GEM to become a modern hub of technology and heritage.

In 2023, the Grand Stairs partially opened to visitors, offering a majestic introduction to the splendor of Egyptian civilization. Subsequently, in 2024, partial opening of the main galleries provided the world with a glimpse of the unique treasures to be exhibited.

Finally, everyone eagerly awaits 2025, when the Grand Egyptian Museum will fully open, becoming an international destination housing history spanning thousands of years, with every artefact narrating the story of Egypt’s magnificent civilization.

GEM will be the largest global museum dedicated to ancient Egyptian civilization from prehistory to the end of the Greek and Roman periods. Here, you uncover the stories behind the artefacts, some discovered mere feet from the GEM.

The museum serves as a bridge between the past and present, blending the grandeur of ancient Egyptian civilization with cutting-edge museum technology.