The Grand Egyptian Museum continues to receive visitors for the seventh consecutive day since opening to the public on November 4, with more than 12,000 Egyptian and foreign visitors touring it from early morning until 2 p.m. today.
Dr. Ahmed Ghoneim, CEO of the Grand Egyptian Museum Authority, said visitor flow is proceeding completely smoothly, with about 17,000 visitors touring the museum yesterday and enjoying a distinguished visit and experience. He added that the average number of visitors since the museum began receiving the public on November 4 and up to yesterday reached about 19,000 visitors per day, reflecting the strong demand to visit the museum from various groups and nationalities.
The CEO noted that the growing public turnout from countries around the world reflects the international standing the Grand Egyptian Museum now holds as one of the most important cultural and tourist destinations in the world, affirming the management's keenness to continue offering an exceptional experience to every visitor.
It is worth noting that the Grand Egyptian Museum was officially inaugurated by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on November 1 this month amid a global celebration attended by 79 official delegations, including 39 delegations headed by kings, princes, and heads of state and government. The museum began receiving the public from November 4, coinciding with the centenary of the discovery of the tomb of the golden king Tutankhamun.
