Grand Egyptian Museum
The GEM stands beside the Giza plateau and is the largest archaeological museum in the world. Its headline draw is the complete Tutankhamun collection, shown together for the first time, along with a grand staircase that looks out toward the pyramids.
The old Egyptian Museum
The historic Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square remains a treasure house, keeping the royal mummies and countless classic pieces. It has a denser, more old fashioned feel that many visitors love.
Which to visit
| Factor | Grand Egyptian Museum | Egyptian Museum |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Beside the pyramids | Central Cairo |
| Highlight | Full Tutankhamun collection | Royal mummies |
| Best paired with | The Giza pyramids | A Cairo day |
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Frequently asked questions
The Grand Egyptian Museum is the new flagship beside the Giza pyramids, home to the complete Tutankhamun collection. The Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square is the historic museum in central Cairo, known for the royal mummies and many classic artefacts.
The full Tutankhamun collection is now displayed at the Grand Egyptian Museum next to the pyramids, where the golden mask and treasures are shown together for the first time. The old museum retains other important pieces.
If you only have time for one, the Grand Egyptian Museum is the easy choice because it sits beside the pyramids and holds the Tutankhamun treasures. With more time, the Tahrir Square museum and its royal mummies are well worth a separate Cairo morning.
