As part of intensive preparations ahead of the official opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum on November 1, 2025, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities today launched the museum's new official website, an integrated digital gateway that allows visitors to learn about the museum, its vision, mission, the history of its establishment, its partners and its board of trustees, as well as all the events, services and unique experiences it offers.
The website includes interactive sections that inform visitors about directions to the museum and the various means of transport, visit details and opening hours, with the ability to book and buy tickets online easily and securely, in addition to introducing the commercial area, which includes a distinguished selection of restaurants, cafes, shopping venues and gardens.
The "Happening Now" section showcases the latest news, conferences and temporary exhibitions at the museum, while the archaeological collections section highlights the most prominent Pharaonic treasures and unique artifacts, along with comprehensive information about the museum's Conservation Center. Visitors can also explore the full experience offered by the museum, including the Children's Museum, the Education Center and the Arts and Crafts Center, in addition to an accessibility guide and information about the virtual mixed reality experience unique to the Grand Egyptian Museum as the newest interactive cultural experience in the region.
Sherif Fathy, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, said the launch of the new website represents the first step in the visitor's journey to the Grand Egyptian Museum, as it allows visitors to learn about the exceptional and diverse experiences offered by the museum, enabling them to plan their visit in advance and choose activities that suit their interests, as well as engage with the museum's content before their visit.
The minister stressed that this step helps boost tourist traffic and promote the museum and the Egyptian tourist destination, as a model for employing technology to support both the cultural and the tourism experience.
For his part, Dr. Ahmed Ghoneim, CEO of the Grand Egyptian Museum Authority, said the launch of the website reflects the spirit of extended strategic partnership on which the museum is based, explaining that it is the fruit of cooperation between local and international teams, led by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and Microsoft, and is a new step in the museum's journey toward offering a world-class museum experience with innovative standards that combine authenticity and modern technology.
In a related context, Dr. Mohamed Shaaban, Assistant Minister for Digital Services, explained that the Grand Egyptian Museum's website was designed in a way that meets the highest standards of efficiency and ease of use, both in terms of the user interface and the visitor's digital experience.
He added that this design aims to facilitate public access to the information and services offered by the museum, keeping pace with the latest global technologies in this field and reflecting the museum's prestigious status as one of the largest archaeological museums in the world.
Users can browse the museum's website through the following link:
