We are specifically waiting for our “bucket list” visit to Egypt so that we can visit the much anticipated museum! Born in Africa now living in Canada.
Moving an entire museums collection to a new museum is no small task, I’ve been to the “old” museum, spent four hours there only to realize that to see the entire museums collection would require at least a week, maybe two! The Grand Egyptian Museum is definitely on my short bucket list.
Actually that's a VERY good point. It's not like moving a house or even a warehouse full of items. It's more like moving 10 or 20 warehouses full of highly breakable glass, I would say. They have to use extreme caution and take their time to preserve their treasures. I've seen them packing up the artifacts into crates in the old museum, and the logistics company that was hired to do the move seems to be doing a very thorough job. The crates are solid and everything is being done in a very deliberate manner. It's slow, sure, but I think we all want them to take their time and do it right. But things are definitely moving along because crates are going out of the old museum every day now.
Hi John, thank you for the updates regarding the GEM. I look forward to it opening because I want to schedule my trip to Egypt! On your videos, may I suggest that you eliminate the cutaways to people shrugging shoulders, etc to emphasize a point. You make your points very well and really don’t need the pantomime in addition.
@Randy-ev9nr Hi, Randy. You're very welcome. It is a pleasure to make these videos, blog posts, etc. to keep the world updated about the GEM (since the GEM itself doesn't seem to think it's necessary to do for its own sake). I'm still experimenting with video editing styles and techniques. Some say they like the more whimsical elements threaded in to keep things light and entertaining, while others prefer more straight-forward info presentation. Finding a balance that pleases everyone is no easy task, but I think you'll see the video creative style evolving over the course of the next 6 months, especially now that I've hired a full-time video editor to help.
I had a great visit to the old museum 2 + years ago, looking forward to returning to Egypt to visit the GEM when it finally does open. I'll be holding off about 2 years probably, but I know it will be impressive. The modern Civilisation Museum certainly indicates that it will be a beautiful place to behold, once complete and open.
Yes, I think you're right. In 2 years it should DEFINITELY be open, so it will be worth the wait. And also yes, the NMEC was well done, even though it's very small. So we can see from that project that they are hiring better architects and designers do to the new buildings, and this will be the showcase of the whole country, so it'll surely be amazing on the inside.
Thanks for a well balanced presentation of developments. The government hasn't had much luck in terms of an optimum time slot to open the GEM. First the pandemic, and now the Isreali- Palestinian conflict. At some point they must see that they are doing tremendous self-inflicted damage to the tourism for ancient Egyptian sites and museums. It's not only that the Cairo Museum has been drained, tresures of the Luxor Museum and elsewhere have been moved to the GEM where no one can see them at least four the past few years and on going. Its such a fabulous country to visit, but I'm goi g to hold out for the opening before return for a long visit to take everything in 😀 Thanks for your good work 🙏
@nthornberry You're very very welcome. Indeed, Egypt hasn't had the best of luck. And you're exactly right that they are hurting themselves badly by not just getting the thing done and open as fast as possible. They're also hurting themselves with the horrible public relations and communications job they're doing about the GEM. It's virtually nonexistent and what little that does trickle out is just bad. They really need a lot of help and a big wakeup call in the PR/comms department.
Through my collaboration with an Egyptian RUclips creator....I've learned to understand and accept what "Egy time" means! 😁 As "they" say, "patience is a virtue." Thanks for the update. The GEM is truly a magnificent work in progress!!
@GoldenGarden9 Very good point!! Yes, here in Egypt you always have to distinguish between "Egyptian time" and real time if you want something to be ON time.
Thanks for the update. I am going to Egypt in February. After all the delays and the sudden closure, I am beginning to think that only fate will decide if I will be able to see the GEM.
That's actually not a bad idea to just let go and let the gods. The sudden closure, though, I think is actually a good sign. It means things are happening. It was definitely an intentional thing, not an accidental closure. I think in February you will be ok. But it's Egypt, so who knows.
We were scheduled to visit Egypt in November and among our guest guides were Dr. Hawass and Dr. Waziri. Then we were notified that our tour had been postponed until February 2025 due to a significant archaeological announcement that was to be made in November. Could it be that would be the opening of the GEM, since surely Dr. Hawass and Dr. Waziri would definitely be participating in the opening? Really appreciate the updates.
@@JohnNavarreInEgypt Archaeological Paths on their "King Tut and Cleopatra" tour. It's been rescheduled for February 2025. What they said was that there was going to be a very impressive archaeological announcement in November.
@@HarryPayne-e2l Hmmm... something sounds fishy about that excuse for postponement that they gave you, since several of their other tours for November are still on and they're even still selling slots on them, some of them with the same guest speakers.
Thanks for your informative update. As always, clear and concise. Looking forward to your next update which will, hopefully, give the opening date. My fingers are crossed. It is not the right time for a grand opening with pageantry and dignitaries from a all around the world due to circumstances elsewhere but if it doesn't open soon Egypt's tourist industry will go into further decline.
You're very welcome, Aileen. And you are very correct that it's just not the right time right now, but hopefully the situation outside of Egypt will subside very soon and allow Egypt to get back on track with its grand opening plans. Based on what we've seen lately, my money is now on November 2024. We shall see.
My wife and I toured the GEM the middle of April and our Egyptologist guide made an observation in Cairo how some of the city buildings had very large adds for the GEM.....most around 4 stories or more high as i recall. He mentioned that the GEM might be close to opening because that type of paint will fade sooner in the Summer sun. Interesting and mostly a hopeful observation for him and my wife and I. What we saw of the GEM was wonderful!....I recommend travel through the whole country as we did for two weeks in April. We really love this country and the people.
Actually that's a very good observation. You're right. There ARE currently lots of HUGE, multi-story canvas ads for the GEM on the sides of high-rise residential buildings throughout Giza, especially along the major highways. I've noticed those tool and thought they were an odd use of their marketing budget. But you're right - they are there now.
Thanks John for that update I would totally agree with you about Egypt 🇪🇬 holding off the opening of the GEM until the war in Gaza is over and yes i know that it is frustrating. Thanks once again
@davidcaldecoat7414 You're very welcome!! I hope you had a chance to see the latest video about the opening of the 12 new galleries last week, and another is coming this week with detailed footage from inside of those new galleries. They are spectacular.
My friend was in Kairo 2 weeks ago and she was told that the opening of the Museum is when they Build a Bridge from the Museum to the pyramids wäre people can Walk over.
Whoever told her that is just guessing. The only one who knows for sure is the president of Egypt because he will decide that. But they definitely do not need the elevated walkway to be finished in order to open the museum. Its construction does not interfere with access to the museum parking lot or the building. It starts at the far end of the huge parking lot away from the side that the museum entrance is on. And since you need a car and driver anyway to get out to the museum, everyone already has transportation over to the pyramids. So the walkway will be a nice addition to the wider area once it's finished, but it's not necessary at all to open the museum.
Everyone has their guesses, but no one truly knows. In May, I would imagine they would have seen that things had not come together over the spring like many had hoped (and like the minister had said they would). So yes, I think an estimate of at least 3 months was pretty accurate as of mid-May. I'm starting to think however, that it's more like 5 months now (as of the end of June).
@@TheEgyptTravelChannel I was really surprised watching the video of the existing museum in Cairo. They have really emptied a lot since I was there just 5 weeks or so ago. I don't think there's much left to do logistically as you say, more just the politics. If I was a gambling man, my money would be on them trying to have it opening in time for the busy Dec/Jan season, but who knows these days. 🤷♂️
Im Egyptian and i want to good there so bad but im waiting for the party I think it can’t be open without it it would be so amazing and it would let the world know about this amazing place I think it would take over
Honestly, the world and tourists don't care about the opening party. Not one bit. They just want it open. Only Egyptians care about the grand opening ceremony. That will be a lot of money completely wasted if they think that the world cares about it and that it will make a difference to foreign visitors. Tourists just want the dang thing open and they don't care about any celebrations or parties.
I was there last week and not much is open. Only the main staircase with some artifacts on display. Was also at the old museum and it still has many artifacts on display including Tuts gold mask.
Yes, thankfully they are keeping the most valuable treasures of King Tut still on display in the old museum downtown until the new museum is fully ready. I still am of the opinion that it's worth seeing the new museum on the inside if you're only in Egypt once, even before it opens. It's an amazing new building.
I had to postpone my trip to Egypt from April 2024 to October 2024 (so in less than 2 months) and I comforted myself by thinking that, at least, the Grand Egyptian Museum will be open by then.... :(
Maybe they're making the old museum a strictly a King Tut feature, including even the interactive experience that is no longer showing at the GEM like mentioned.
That's an interesting theory, but I don't think that will be the case. They have already heavily promoted the fact that the new museum will house all 5000 artifacts from King Tut's Tomb, so that would include his most famous treasures too. They say that this will be the first time that ALL tomb contents are on display, and they'll be displayed together in a special exhibition room at the GEM. I think they'll keep some lesser important artifacts in the old museum building as decoration and I think they'll rent it out for events. That's my theory on what they'll do with the old museum building downtown.
Hi John, Thank you for the update appreciated. Yes it will be nice to see the GEM open, I still have the memories of the old museum to think about. I would not want to go to a Grand Opening with visiting dignitaries from around the world, too much of a target.
3:02 I thought of this too- the preparation needed must be immense… the costumes, the music, the props the idea and dances… the locations… it’s gotta be a heavy load… 😰🤕… I wish there was a way to help but I know they want to have it all done, made and provided by Egypt help/materiel only. It makes sense but yes… it’s hurting the image and idea that Egypt wants to portray for the opening 🥺🥹🤧…
Yes, I think they are pretty set on having the entire production be an Egyptian-led and even all Egyptian-staffed production. Many countries in the region are open to having the best talent in the entire world come work there and run things and staff things, but Egypt is very closed to that idea, and many things in Egypt suffer in world-class quality as a result of not having access to the best talent in the world (like Saudi Arabia and the Emirates and Qatar do). But with this event in particular, I think it makes total sense to have it be a 100% Egyptian event inside and out.
it's been delayed so many time that I'm not planning anything until it's actually open. Even then give it some months for the crowds to die down. My guess on 2024 is no.
Hmm... I certainly hope so, but I've said November for the past two years in a row, so I'm very hesitant to say it again this year, even though things are looking good. At least you're coming at the end of November. Early November is the most ideal time for them, so we are all hoping it happens this year in early November.
I'm fairly certain that the limited access will continue. They are making decent money on selling those tickets and it is good training for the staff, so there is no reason for them to discontinue the trial visits program.
go to their temporary ticket booking website. it's linked on GrandEgyptianMuseum.org so that you know you're going to the right one and not a scam site. They usually put them online about 2 weeks out, so you can't book too far in advance.
Hello 🎉 Can you please tell me if I can see inside of the MUSEUM for free? I mean if i enter the MUSEUM, that is for public and then is something what I have to pay for? Thank you for your answer. :)
You have to pay for an entrance ticket to enter the museum for any purpose during regular public hours. The only exception would be for a special private event after hours.
That's Al Ula in Saudi Arabia. They are doing amazing things with new tourism development there along their Red Sea coast and in the far northwest of the country, and that's one of the new incredible resort properties built there. I haven' been yet, but I can't wait to go. And if Egypt doesn't get its act together and make it easier and more attractive for investors to build luxury properties in Egypt, Saudi Arabia is going to take all of that high-end business away and the pyramids will just become a day trip from places like Al Ula and Neom in Saudi.
I'll be in Egypt this summer and in Cairo on July 24 and August 8. Earlier this year, I was feeling good about the GEM being opened by then - but I'm starting to get antsy!
Tut's tomb was discovered and opened in stages. November 4th was the day that the stairway leading down to the door was first noticed, so that's often credited as the discovery date. Then on November 26th, they broke through the seal on the main door to peek through the hole with a candle and peer into the antechamber for the first time since it was sealed. I would put my money on the November 4th date if they want to tie the opening to that, but you're right that the November 26th date is significant too, so that could be it as well.
@boardtodeathpod Most of the main galleries are now open and there is now a new video up on the channel about this. More coming next week. By April, you should be able to see everything or nearly everything.
The opening of 12 of the main galleries just occurred suddenly on October 16th. So now nearly all of it is open, with only the King Tut gallery and the Khufu Solar Boat building left that's not yet open.
Lol and there are still some that believe tbey created the Pyramids... ten years late, and still under development.. latest update.. "we will have an update on possible opening by sometime this decade"
LOL Well, if they could have had 40,000 laborers working day in and day out all this time like the pharaohs did, I think they could have built 10 new museums already. But alas, Egypt has to work with the manpower, money, and conditions it has, and a lot of what has happened to the project was caused by external forces outside of Egypt that impacted Egypt.
This😅 is too speculative as the museum is not being fully transparent with its updates to the public. Given the Zionist vs Hamas situation, I'm not wasting my or my 80-year-old mother's energy, money, and time to visit the region for 6 to 8 weeks if the museum is not fully opened. I'm happy I've held off. The Cairo Museum’s communications person should be reminded that Vagueness is never professional. It lacks respect for everyone who will travel thousands of miles and spend lots of money for a half-open place.
@adriandeckard2597 You hit the nail right on the head with the part about the communications/PR operation for the GEM being completely absent and doing a horrible job. And you're also right that being vague, absent, and just not giving a crap about keeping the public informed is not only extremely disrespectful, it's highly unprofessional and makes their comms/PR operation shop look like amateurs who have no idea what they're doing and should not be in those roles. The horrible job they are doing is not only hurting the museum, it's hurting Egypt and its global reputation very badly.
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i was planning to go in november of this year with whole family but i got a feeling it will open in late 2025 or even beyond at this point, what a (third world) country
"The GEM was closed for the first ten days of June, we don't know why." There, done. No five minutes of conjecture and wondering. If I wanted rambling with no point, I'd watch political speeches on CSPAN.
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We are specifically waiting for our “bucket list” visit to Egypt so that we can visit the much anticipated museum! Born in Africa now living in Canada.
Moving an entire museums collection to a new museum is no small task, I’ve been to the “old” museum, spent four hours there only to realize that to see the entire museums collection would require at least a week, maybe two! The Grand Egyptian Museum is definitely on my short bucket list.
welcome to egypt
Actually that's a VERY good point. It's not like moving a house or even a warehouse full of items. It's more like moving 10 or 20 warehouses full of highly breakable glass, I would say. They have to use extreme caution and take their time to preserve their treasures. I've seen them packing up the artifacts into crates in the old museum, and the logistics company that was hired to do the move seems to be doing a very thorough job. The crates are solid and everything is being done in a very deliberate manner. It's slow, sure, but I think we all want them to take their time and do it right. But things are definitely moving along because crates are going out of the old museum every day now.
Definitely agree but could enjoy it because of the heat
?we know, its been 12 years kid
Hi John, thank you for the updates regarding the GEM. I look forward to it opening because I want to schedule my trip to Egypt! On your videos, may I suggest that you eliminate the cutaways to people shrugging shoulders, etc to emphasize a point. You make your points very well and really don’t need the pantomime in addition.
@Randy-ev9nr Hi, Randy. You're very welcome. It is a pleasure to make these videos, blog posts, etc. to keep the world updated about the GEM (since the GEM itself doesn't seem to think it's necessary to do for its own sake). I'm still experimenting with video editing styles and techniques. Some say they like the more whimsical elements threaded in to keep things light and entertaining, while others prefer more straight-forward info presentation. Finding a balance that pleases everyone is no easy task, but I think you'll see the video creative style evolving over the course of the next 6 months, especially now that I've hired a full-time video editor to help.
I had a great visit to the old museum 2 + years ago, looking forward to returning to Egypt to visit the GEM when it finally does open. I'll be holding off about 2 years probably, but I know it will be impressive. The modern Civilisation Museum certainly indicates that it will be a beautiful place to behold, once complete and open.
Yes, I think you're right. In 2 years it should DEFINITELY be open, so it will be worth the wait. And also yes, the NMEC was well done, even though it's very small. So we can see from that project that they are hiring better architects and designers do to the new buildings, and this will be the showcase of the whole country, so it'll surely be amazing on the inside.
Thanks for a well balanced presentation of developments. The government hasn't had much luck in terms of an optimum time slot to open the GEM. First the pandemic, and now the Isreali- Palestinian conflict. At some point they must see that they are doing tremendous self-inflicted damage to the tourism for ancient Egyptian sites and museums. It's not only that the Cairo Museum has been drained, tresures of the Luxor Museum and elsewhere have been moved to the GEM where no one can see them at least four the past few years and on going. Its such a fabulous country to visit, but I'm goi g to hold out for the opening before return for a long visit to take everything in 😀 Thanks for your good work 🙏
@nthornberry You're very very welcome. Indeed, Egypt hasn't had the best of luck. And you're exactly right that they are hurting themselves badly by not just getting the thing done and open as fast as possible. They're also hurting themselves with the horrible public relations and communications job they're doing about the GEM. It's virtually nonexistent and what little that does trickle out is just bad. They really need a lot of help and a big wakeup call in the PR/comms department.
Through my collaboration with an Egyptian RUclips creator....I've learned to understand and accept what "Egy time" means! 😁 As "they" say, "patience is a virtue." Thanks for the update. The GEM is truly a magnificent work in progress!!
@GoldenGarden9 Very good point!! Yes, here in Egypt you always have to distinguish between "Egyptian time" and real time if you want something to be ON time.
thanks for your precious update .
You're welcome.
Thanks for the update. I am going to Egypt in February. After all the delays and the sudden closure, I am beginning to think that only fate will decide if I will be able to see the GEM.
That's actually not a bad idea to just let go and let the gods. The sudden closure, though, I think is actually a good sign. It means things are happening. It was definitely an intentional thing, not an accidental closure. I think in February you will be ok. But it's Egypt, so who knows.
We were scheduled to visit Egypt in November and among our guest guides were Dr. Hawass and Dr. Waziri. Then we were notified that our tour had been postponed until February 2025 due to a significant archaeological announcement that was to be made in November. Could it be that would be the opening of the GEM, since surely Dr. Hawass and Dr. Waziri would definitely be participating in the opening? Really appreciate the updates.
What company were you going with in November that canceled the tour?
@@JohnNavarreInEgypt Archaeological Paths on their "King Tut and Cleopatra" tour. It's been rescheduled for February 2025. What they said was that there was going to be a very impressive archaeological announcement in November.
@@HarryPayne-e2l Hmmm... something sounds fishy about that excuse for postponement that they gave you, since several of their other tours for November are still on and they're even still selling slots on them, some of them with the same guest speakers.
Thanks for your informative update. As always, clear and concise. Looking forward to your next update which will, hopefully, give the opening date. My fingers are crossed. It is not the right time for a grand opening with pageantry and dignitaries from a all around the world due to circumstances elsewhere but if it doesn't open soon Egypt's tourist industry will go into further decline.
You're very welcome, Aileen. And you are very correct that it's just not the right time right now, but hopefully the situation outside of Egypt will subside very soon and allow Egypt to get back on track with its grand opening plans. Based on what we've seen lately, my money is now on November 2024. We shall see.
My wife and I toured the GEM the middle of April and our Egyptologist guide made an observation in Cairo how some of the city buildings had very large adds for the GEM.....most around 4 stories or more high as i recall. He mentioned that the GEM might be close to opening because that type of paint will fade sooner in the Summer sun. Interesting and mostly a hopeful observation for him and my wife and I. What we saw of the GEM was wonderful!....I recommend travel through the whole country as we did for two weeks in April. We really love this country and the people.
Actually that's a very good observation. You're right. There ARE currently lots of HUGE, multi-story canvas ads for the GEM on the sides of high-rise residential buildings throughout Giza, especially along the major highways. I've noticed those tool and thought they were an odd use of their marketing budget. But you're right - they are there now.
Thanks John for that update I would totally agree with you about Egypt 🇪🇬 holding off the opening of the GEM until the war in Gaza is over and yes i know that it is frustrating.
Thanks once again
@davidcaldecoat7414 You're very welcome!! I hope you had a chance to see the latest video about the opening of the 12 new galleries last week, and another is coming this week with detailed footage from inside of those new galleries. They are spectacular.
My friend was in Kairo 2 weeks ago and she was told that the opening of the Museum is when they Build a Bridge from the Museum to the pyramids wäre people can Walk over.
Whoever told her that is just guessing. The only one who knows for sure is the president of Egypt because he will decide that. But they definitely do not need the elevated walkway to be finished in order to open the museum. Its construction does not interfere with access to the museum parking lot or the building. It starts at the far end of the huge parking lot away from the side that the museum entrance is on. And since you need a car and driver anyway to get out to the museum, everyone already has transportation over to the pyramids. So the walkway will be a nice addition to the wider area once it's finished, but it's not necessary at all to open the museum.
Ok thank you for Your answer.
We're planning to visit Egypt in December later this year... Do you think GEM will be fully operational by then
Very likely, but no one can guarantee one way or the other.
@@JohnNavarreInEgypt They need the money from the huge tourist flow in Dec, for their economy, it better be open!
When I was there in May the staff were saying that full opening was 3 months away. I'd be very surprised if it opened before August.
Everyone has their guesses, but no one truly knows. In May, I would imagine they would have seen that things had not come together over the spring like many had hoped (and like the minister had said they would). So yes, I think an estimate of at least 3 months was pretty accurate as of mid-May. I'm starting to think however, that it's more like 5 months now (as of the end of June).
@@TheEgyptTravelChannel I was really surprised watching the video of the existing museum in Cairo. They have really emptied a lot since I was there just 5 weeks or so ago.
I don't think there's much left to do logistically as you say, more just the politics.
If I was a gambling man, my money would be on them trying to have it opening in time for the busy Dec/Jan season, but who knows these days. 🤷♂️
Im Egyptian and i want to good there so bad but im waiting for the party I think it can’t be open without it it would be so amazing and it would let the world know about this amazing place I think it would take over
Honestly, the world and tourists don't care about the opening party. Not one bit. They just want it open. Only Egyptians care about the grand opening ceremony. That will be a lot of money completely wasted if they think that the world cares about it and that it will make a difference to foreign visitors. Tourists just want the dang thing open and they don't care about any celebrations or parties.
I was there last week and not much is open. Only the main staircase with some artifacts on display. Was also at the old museum and it still has many artifacts on display including Tuts gold mask.
Yes, thankfully they are keeping the most valuable treasures of King Tut still on display in the old museum downtown until the new museum is fully ready. I still am of the opinion that it's worth seeing the new museum on the inside if you're only in Egypt once, even before it opens. It's an amazing new building.
I had to postpone my trip to Egypt from April 2024 to October 2024 (so in less than 2 months) and I comforted myself by thinking that, at least, the Grand Egyptian Museum will be open by then.... :(
Thanks a lot for this video ! Merci !
You are very welcome!
Maybe they're making the old museum a strictly a King Tut feature, including even the interactive experience that is no longer showing at the GEM like mentioned.
That's an interesting theory, but I don't think that will be the case. They have already heavily promoted the fact that the new museum will house all 5000 artifacts from King Tut's Tomb, so that would include his most famous treasures too. They say that this will be the first time that ALL tomb contents are on display, and they'll be displayed together in a special exhibition room at the GEM. I think they'll keep some lesser important artifacts in the old museum building as decoration and I think they'll rent it out for events. That's my theory on what they'll do with the old museum building downtown.
Hi John, Thank you for the update appreciated. Yes it will be nice to see the GEM open, I still have the memories of the old museum to think about. I would not want to go to a Grand Opening with visiting dignitaries from around the world, too much of a target.
Thank you for the update!!
You're very welcome.
greetings from North Carolina was at Giza in late May very disappointed museum not open
3:02 I thought of this too- the preparation needed must be immense… the costumes, the music, the props the idea and dances… the locations… it’s gotta be a heavy load… 😰🤕… I wish there was a way to help but I know they want to have it all done, made and provided by Egypt help/materiel only. It makes sense but yes… it’s hurting the image and idea that Egypt wants to portray for the opening 🥺🥹🤧…
Yes, I think they are pretty set on having the entire production be an Egyptian-led and even all Egyptian-staffed production. Many countries in the region are open to having the best talent in the entire world come work there and run things and staff things, but Egypt is very closed to that idea, and many things in Egypt suffer in world-class quality as a result of not having access to the best talent in the world (like Saudi Arabia and the Emirates and Qatar do). But with this event in particular, I think it makes total sense to have it be a 100% Egyptian event inside and out.
Love your updates....Do you think it will be open by end of November 2024 that is when my trip is scheduled for
it's been delayed so many time that I'm not planning anything until it's actually open. Even then give it some months for the crowds to die down. My guess on 2024 is no.
Hmm... I certainly hope so, but I've said November for the past two years in a row, so I'm very hesitant to say it again this year, even though things are looking good. At least you're coming at the end of November. Early November is the most ideal time for them, so we are all hoping it happens this year in early November.
We're going in September, I hope we can at least have the limited access.
I'm fairly certain that the limited access will continue. They are making decent money on selling those tickets and it is good training for the staff, so there is no reason for them to discontinue the trial visits program.
How does one book tickets to the GEM and do you know how far in advance one may book?
go to their temporary ticket booking website. it's linked on GrandEgyptianMuseum.org so that you know you're going to the right one and not a scam site. They usually put them online about 2 weeks out, so you can't book too far in advance.
Let's get the show on the Road!
Agreed. Amen!
I'll bet they don't officially open the GEM until well after June ends. But we shall see!
I think you're right. It now appears to be WELL after June ends.
? we are in august
Thank u for this video 😊
You're very welcome.
Hello 🎉 Can you please tell me if I can see inside of the MUSEUM for free? I mean if i enter the MUSEUM, that is for public and then is something what I have to pay for? Thank you for your answer. :)
You have to pay for an entrance ticket to enter the museum for any purpose during regular public hours. The only exception would be for a special private event after hours.
👍🏻Crossing my fingers for Feb 2025 …the dates for my Egyot trip
I think you'll be good by then.
I Hope for you. My Trip is for october 2024. But I recieve yesterday a mail from a Guide in Cairo and say « Not befor February 2025 »
I still can see the guided tour tickets and children museum available online. Are these both places open? Planning to book for thursday.
what will happen to the 'old' museum?
One Guide from Cairo Said me this week, that the GEM don’t oppening befor february 2025.
And a have Book my Trip for Octobre this year. 🥺😭😭
Thanks for the interesting video! What is the location at 3:58 ?? :---)
That's Al Ula in Saudi Arabia. They are doing amazing things with new tourism development there along their Red Sea coast and in the far northwest of the country, and that's one of the new incredible resort properties built there. I haven' been yet, but I can't wait to go. And if Egypt doesn't get its act together and make it easier and more attractive for investors to build luxury properties in Egypt, Saudi Arabia is going to take all of that high-end business away and the pyramids will just become a day trip from places like Al Ula and Neom in Saudi.
@@JohnNavarreInEgypt Awesome info! Thanks so much for answering my inquiry !! :---)
I'll be in Egypt this summer and in Cairo on July 24 and August 8. Earlier this year, I was feeling good about the GEM being opened by then - but I'm starting to get antsy!
I was with very good feeling for octobre 2024. But my good feeling is dead.
There is a huge shortage on electricity now in Egypt. Check Google before you go.
Hoping it will be open by May 2025. That is when my trip is planned.
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I think you'll be good by then.
The King Tut artefacts are presently in Melbourne, Australia as at September 2024. So they wont return to Cairo anytime soon.
Those are only a few minor artifacts that are on tour. They don't let the main treasures leave the country since the 70s.
My money is on them opening on the 26th of November as this the the date they opened the tomb of Tutanchamun some 102 years earlier.
Tut's tomb was discovered and opened in stages. November 4th was the day that the stairway leading down to the door was first noticed, so that's often credited as the discovery date. Then on November 26th, they broke through the seal on the main door to peek through the hole with a candle and peer into the antechamber for the first time since it was sealed. I would put my money on the November 4th date if they want to tie the opening to that, but you're right that the November 26th date is significant too, so that could be it as well.
any news?
Not yet. The world is still waiting.
@@JohnNavarreInEgypt what’s your guess? November?
Very nice video
Thanks.
شكرا لك
You're very welcome.
I gave up waiting and just booked my trip for April 2025. This has really gone on far too long now!
@boardtodeathpod Most of the main galleries are now open and there is now a new video up on the channel about this. More coming next week. By April, you should be able to see everything or nearly everything.
Q: Will the Grand Egyptian Museum ever open? A: inshallah.
Here now still in the soft opening phase. Just the main stair case was open.
The opening of 12 of the main galleries just occurred suddenly on October 16th. So now nearly all of it is open, with only the King Tut gallery and the Khufu Solar Boat building left that's not yet open.
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Lol and there are still some that believe tbey created the Pyramids... ten years late, and still under development.. latest update.. "we will have an update on possible opening by sometime this decade"
LOL Well, if they could have had 40,000 laborers working day in and day out all this time like the pharaohs did, I think they could have built 10 new museums already. But alas, Egypt has to work with the manpower, money, and conditions it has, and a lot of what has happened to the project was caused by external forces outside of Egypt that impacted Egypt.
@@TheEgyptTravelChannel lol. Hope it's open by Jan 6th. I am there for two weeks!
This😅 is too speculative as the museum is not being fully transparent with its updates to the public.
Given the Zionist vs Hamas situation, I'm not wasting my or my 80-year-old mother's energy, money, and time to visit the region for 6 to 8 weeks if the museum is not fully opened.
I'm happy I've held off.
The Cairo Museum’s communications person should be reminded that Vagueness is never professional.
It lacks respect for everyone who will travel thousands of miles and spend lots of money for a half-open place.
@adriandeckard2597 You hit the nail right on the head with the part about the communications/PR operation for the GEM being completely absent and doing a horrible job. And you're also right that being vague, absent, and just not giving a crap about keeping the public informed is not only extremely disrespectful, it's highly unprofessional and makes their comms/PR operation shop look like amateurs who have no idea what they're doing and should not be in those roles. The horrible job they are doing is not only hurting the museum, it's hurting Egypt and its global reputation very badly.
How to make a 3 min video with no real information last 13 min....
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i was planning to go in november of this year with whole family but i got a feeling it will open in late 2025 or even beyond at this point, what a (third world) country
"The GEM was closed for the first ten days of June, we don't know why." There, done. No five minutes of conjecture and wondering. If I wanted rambling with no point, I'd watch political speeches on CSPAN.
Why don't you take your trolling elsewhere. Or better yet, go create something helpful and informative yourself instead of being a cheeto-stained basement troll. The news in that sub-point (one of many) was precisely IN what it could have possibly meant (i.e., five minutes of conjecture and wondering). If you want twitter-length updates in 240 characters, go to that platform and get your news from there. But don't come onto someone else's page and tell them how to do their thing when you are clearly producing nothing yourself of any value whatsoever for anyone. #NoTrollZone
just get to the fucking point instead of dragging out the video for 13mins
Big talk... For nothing !
And where's your contribution?
your presentation, speed, blinking, phrasing, facial expressions...need a lot of work. i get you get paid by the minute, but this was painful.
Always some naysayer in the crowd. Grow up old man !
Trolls gonna troll. They have nothing better to do. Let's see your smiling face on camera there @bbrruuccee2 It's funny that you troll-post that this video was so "painful" to watch, yet you continued watching it all and somehow just couldn't tear yourself away, no matter how "painful" it was for you. Poor thing. I hope you sought medical attention afterwards. #PrayersForBruce
Anyone know if it's open yet? Have they moved everything? If I go in October, will I miss out on anything??
@LucilleLehr Just released a new video on the latest openings.