Coinciding with the first anniversary of the Grand Egyptian Museum’s opening, new admission prices take effect on Sunday, November 1, 2026, following approval by the museum’s Board of Directors, chaired by Sherif Fathy, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities. The increase is US$5 for foreign tourists and EGP 20 for Egyptian visitors.
The following ticket prices apply to Egyptian, Arab and foreign visitors from November 1, 2026:
Egyptian visitors
Adults: EGP 220.
Children aged 6–12: EGP 110.
Students aged 13–24: EGP 110.
Senior citizens over 60: EGP 110.
Arab and foreign tourists
Adults: EGP 1,830, equivalent to US$35.
Children: EGP 920.
Students: EGP 920.
Arab and foreign residents
Adults: EGP 920.
Children: EGP 460.
Students: EGP 460.
Grand Egyptian Museum tickets can be booked at https://tickets.gem.eg/.
The Grand Egyptian Museum Authority specified visitor categories eligible for free admission when the museum opened to Egyptian, Arab and foreign visitors on November 4, 2025. The museum’s official website states that valid identification must be presented to verify eligibility for admission exemptions or discounts.
