The Grand Hall of the Grand Egyptian Museum features the “Eternal Sun” show, an immersive visual and audio experience that takes visitors on a journey through 5,000 years of Egyptian civilization. Featuring projection mapping and live music, the show transforms the walls of the Grand Hall into a moving historical panorama.
Show Times
The 35-minute show takes place twice daily after the museum’s regular visiting hours, with narration in Arabic and English. It runs on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
According to the museum’s official website, the experience is scheduled to run from November 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027.
Ticket Prices
The following ticket prices apply to Egyptian visitors and visitors of other nationalities:
Egyptian adult (over 12 years old): EGP 480
Egyptian child (6–12 years old): EGP 240
Adult visitor of another nationality (over 12 years old): EGP 1,500
Child visitor of another nationality (6–12 years old): EGP 750
Tickets can be booked through the Grand Egyptian Museum’s official website:
https://tickets.gem.eg/events/eternalsun
Important Visitor Guidelines
The museum’s website lists several important rules and guidelines for visitors:
All bookings are non-transferable and non-refundable.
The experience is suitable for visitors aged 6 and above. Children under the age of 6 will not be admitted. Visitors under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
The experience features projection mapping, lasers, dynamic lighting, loud music, and other visual and audio effects. It is not recommended for people with epilepsy or sensitivity to flashing lights. Visitors who are sensitive to intense lighting, loud sounds, or similar sensory effects are advised to exercise caution.
Personal photography and video recording are permitted using mobile phones only. Flash photography, tripods, selfie sticks, drones, and live streaming are not allowed.
The “Eternal Sun” show is part of the Grand Egyptian Museum’s celebrations marking the first anniversary of its opening on November 1. It is the first event in a programme of celebrations running through the end of the year, featuring a variety of cultural, artistic, and community activities.
