Overview

• Officials have postponed the Grand Egyptian Museum’s official inauguration from July 3 to the last quarter of 2025.
• Prime Minister Mostafa Madbuly pointed to uncertainties stemming from the Israel-Iran conflict when announcing the shift.
• The museum remains open to the public during its soft-opening phase beside the Pyramids of Giza.
• With around 100,000 artifacts and a footprint equal to 70 football fields, it is the world’s largest museum dedicated to a single civilization.
• Construction began in 2002 after an initial 1990s announcement, and a firm opening date will be unveiled soon.