The Grand Egyptian Museum is set to launch in its entirety on the third of July 2025. According to GEM Authority Ahmad Ghoneim, the Museum is set to have a grand opening ceremony with many events that celebrate Egyptian Heritage and culture.
The GEM has been in a soft opening stage since November 2023 and had a trial launch period from October 2024, with all 12 galleries and the staircase open for public viewing. However, the solar boats and the Tutankhamun collection were still closed due to renovations and restorations. Several restaurants, cafes and shops have opened in the GEM's ground floor along with a world class gift-shop.
The GEM is the largest museum in the world and costed upwards of 1 billion dollars to construct thanks to its 20 year history of being constructed. The GEM is part of an initiative to create a unique experience around the Giza Necropolis and link it to other Egyptian heritage spots as the museum will have a walkway linking it to the Giza Plataeu.