Grand Egyptian Museum tickets at a glance
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) stands close to the Giza plateau, about 2 km from the pyramids. It opened officially on 1 November 2025. The Tutankhamun collection is shown together there for the first time, and the visit also covers the main galleries, the Grand Hall, the Grand Staircase, the Khufu's Boats Museum and the grounds.
A foreign adult ticket costs EGP 1,500 or EGP 1,570 in 2026. An increase to EGP 1,830 is announced from 1 November 2026. Tickets are linked to a date and time, are tied to the named visitor and cannot be transferred. The museum's own booking site is its official online ticket channel.
Our picks: Grand Egyptian Museum
Our take: the full day with the pyramids, lunch and both entries is the best value for a first visit. The plain ticket suits you if you go on your own, and the ticket with optional guide sits in between.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Grand Egyptian Museum, pyramids and Sphinx with lunch
- Plateau, Sphinx and GEM tickets
- Egyptologist guide
- Lunch
One day for the plateau and the museum with an Egyptologist, lunch and both entries. The inside of the Great Pyramid is extra.
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Grand Egyptian Museum ticket with optional guide
- GEM entry
- Egyptologist with the matching option
- Hotel transfer with the matching option
The museum ticket with the choice to add an Egyptologist and a hotel transfer.
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Grand Egyptian Museum entry ticket
- Permanent exhibitions
- Tutankhamun galleries
- Solar Boat Museum
Museum entry for visiting on your own, including the Tutankhamun galleries.
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Entry tickets, guided visits and day trips that combine the museum with the Giza pyramids, with live prices and availability.
Grand Egyptian Museum ticket prices 2026
The 2026 prices are given as one of two amounts, so the table shows both. Check the amount shown at checkout before you pay.
| Visitor | Price in 2026 | From 1 November 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign and Arab adults | EGP 1,500 or EGP 1,570 | EGP 1,830 |
| Students and children | EGP 750 or EGP 790 | EGP 920 |
| Foreign residents | EGP 750 or EGP 790 | EGP 920 |
| Students and children of foreign residents | EGP 380 or EGP 400 | EGP 460 |
| Children under 6, visitors with a disability | Free, with proof | Free, with proof |
For most visitors the safe budget is EGP 1,570 per adult before the change and EGP 1,830 from 1 November 2026. Keep student or resident proof ready.
Opening hours by weekday
The last entry is one hour before the galleries close. Hours differ by weekday, so check the day you plan to go.
| Days | Complex | Galleries |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday | 08:30–19:00 | 09:00–18:00 |
| Wednesday, Saturday | 08:30–22:00 | 09:00–21:00 |
Wednesday and Saturday give you the longest day. Hours can change, so look at the booking page for your date.
Booking rules and photos
Pick your date and time when you book. The slot is binding. Tickets are personal, cannot be passed on and are generally not refundable. Entry is once only, so you cannot leave and come back in on the same ticket.
Private photos are generally allowed. In marked parts of the Tutankhamun galleries there are limits. Flash, tripods, selfie sticks, drones and live streaming are not allowed.
Combine the museum with the pyramids
The plateau and the museum are separate sites with separate tickets. Do not count on a short walk between the two entrances. Plan a transfer instead, or choose a tour that covers both. One full-day tour that links Giza and the GEM takes about 8 hours.
On a day trip, do the pyramids first. The plateau is open from 08:00 to 16:00, and the museum stays open later, up to 22:00 for the complex on Wednesday and Saturday. Read our pyramids ticket guide for plateau prices, or see Giza tours for guided options.
Grand Egyptian Museum tickets: frequently asked questions
How much is a Grand Egyptian Museum ticket in 2026?
For foreign adults the price is EGP 1,500 or EGP 1,570, with an announced increase to EGP 1,830 from 1 November 2026. Students and children pay EGP 750 or EGP 790, rising to EGP 920. Check the amount at checkout.
When is the museum open?
On Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday the complex is open 08:30–19:00 and the galleries 09:00–18:00. On Wednesday and Saturday the complex is open 08:30–22:00 and the galleries 09:00–21:00. The last entry is one hour before the galleries close.
Can I change or refund my ticket?
Date and time are binding, tickets are personal and not transferable, and they are generally not refundable. Choose your slot carefully.
Who enters free?
Children under 6 and visitors with a disability, with proof.
Is the museum inside the pyramid site?
No. It is a separate site about 2 km from the plateau with its own ticket and entrance. A combined plateau and museum ticket is not something to count on.
Is this website the official museum site?
No. This is an independent guide. Buy directly from the museum's booking site or through a tour that shows its price clearly.