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The World’s 100 Best Museums

Grand Egyptian Museum

Giza, Egypt

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Grand Egyptian Museum

Museum of ancient Egypt near the Giza pyramids, opened in November 2025. It shows the full contents of Tutankhamun's tomb together for the first time, and the Great Hall holds a statue of Ramses II.

Highlights

  • Tutankhamun galleries
  • Statue of Ramses II
  • Great Hall

Good to know

  • Allow three hours or more
  • Audio guide at the information desk

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