The Grand Egyptian Museum Authority has specified the categories of visitors allowed free entry as the museum begins opening its doors to Egyptian, Arab and foreign visitors from November 4, 2025, following the events of its official opening celebration on the coming November 1, which will last for 3 days.
The official website of the Grand Egyptian Museum stressed that a valid ID card must be presented to verify eligibility for an entry fee exemption or discounts.
The Grand Egyptian Museum Authority explained that these categories were determined according to specific conditions, as follows:
Free entry for the following categories on all days of the week:
Children under 6
Visitors with special needs
Egyptian tour guides accompanying a tour group
Members of the International Council of Museums (ICOM)
Free entry for the following categories, except on weekends and public holidays:
Egyptian tour guides
Egyptian veterans
Family members of Egyptian martyrs
Employees of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
Journalists accredited to the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities (prior coordination with the museum authority is required).
Egyptian students at public universities in the faculties of: History, Civilization, Heritage and Museums; Tourism and Tour Guidance; Architecture and Fine Arts; Applied Arts; and Art Education.
Egyptian faculty members and teaching assistants at public universities in the faculties of History, Civilization, Heritage and Museums; Tourism and Tour Guidance; Architecture and Fine Arts; Applied Arts; and Art Education.
Egyptian students at public primary and preparatory schools, upon submission of an official letter from the school at least one month before the visit.
Orphans, upon submission of an official letter from an orphan care association or institution at least one month before the visit.
Categories allowed free entry, except on Fridays and public holidays:
Egyptian students at public universities in the Faculty of Archaeology
Egyptian faculty members and teaching assistants at public universities in the Faculty of Archaeology
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