After two decades of meticulous planning and construction, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is set to open its doors on November 4, 2025, near the iconic Pyramids of Giza. This monumental $1 billion facility, spanning 24,000 square meters of exhibition space, is poised to become a global cultural landmark, attracting over 5 million visitors annually. Egyptian authorities have hailed it as “the largest cultural building of the 21st century.” The museum’s design, inspired by the nearby pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, features a striking triangular glass structure created by Heneghan Peng Architects. It houses an impressive collection of 100,000 artefacts from Egypt’s 30 dynasties, with half on display and the remainder preserved for research and restoration. Among the highlights are the 11-meter granite statue of Ramses II, the complete collection of King Tutankhamun’s treasures, and the 4,600-year-old solar boat of Pharaoh Khufu. The museum also offers a panoramic view of the pyramids from its six-story staircase, lined with colossal statues and ancient tombs. With its state-of-the-art facilities, including laboratories and restoration workshops, the GEM aims to play a pivotal role in revitalizing Egypt’s economy while preserving its rich heritage.