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Grand Egyptian Museum
Archaeological museum opened in 2025 in Giza, a few kilometres from the pyramids, considered the largest museum in the world devoted to a single civilisation. Its atrium holds the colossal statue of Ramesses II and a grand staircase with sculptures of pharaohs and gods. It holds the complete collection of Tutankhamun's grave goods and thousands of pieces from ancient Egypt, with views of the pyramids from part of the building.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Grand Egyptian Museum: 3 missions
- Discover Tutankhamun's grave goodsVisit the Tutankhamun galleries and choose the piece that catches your eye most; read its label.
- Climb the Grand Staircase among the sculpturesWalk up the monumental staircase, looking at the statues of kings and deities lined up on either side.
- Size up the Ramesses II in the atriumIn the great atrium, stand beside the colossal statue of Ramesses II and compare your height with that of his feet.
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Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Grand Egyptian Museum?
Allow about 4 h for the visit.
What is there to do at Grand Egyptian Museum?
Discover Tutankhamun's grave goods, Climb the Grand Staircase among the sculptures and Size up the Ramesses II in the atrium.
What is there to see near Grand Egyptian Museum?
Pyramids of Giza (2.5 km), Great Sphinx of Giza (2.8 km) and Roda Island (Nilometer) (10.6 km).
Source: Web oficial - Gran Museo Egipcio