Egypt’s vast $1bn museum to open in Cairo after two-decade build

The Grand Egyptian Museum finally opens in Cairo after many delays. This epic museum displays over 100,000 artefacts, including the colossal statue of Ramses II. After decades in the making, Egypt’s Grand Egyptian Museum, the largest archaeological museum in the world, is finally opening its doors to the public. Standing beside the Great Pyramids of Giza, this stunning architectural and cultural achievement marks a new chapter for Egypt, connecting 7,000 years of history with modern innovation. Inside, visitors will find over 100,000 ancient artefacts, including treasures of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, the funerary boat of Khufu, and the colossal 11-metre granite statue of King Ramses II, moved from Cairo’s Ramses Square in 2006 in a daring engineering triumph. This is more than a museum, it’s a monument to Egyptian identity, preservation, and the enduring spirit of human achievement.