The Egyptian Grand Museum has welcomed nearly 4 million visitors since its official opening in November 2025. The museum's management presented this and other updates during a meeting of its board of directors, chaired by Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Sharif Fathy. The meeting took place at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. Discussions included key activities and events that have taken place at the museum, as well as visitor numbers and revenue.
The museum has hosted several high-profile visits, including those from the Egyptian President and his spouse, as well as the Chinese President and his spouse, who visited in early September 2026. These visits highlight the museum's significance and its appeal to top leaders. According to Dr. Ahmed Ghonim, CEO of the Grand Museum's authority, visitor numbers have started to rise with the start of the new tourist season.
The board of directors approved the minutes of the previous session and reviewed and adopted the financial statements and the modified final accounts for the fiscal year 2025/2026. The meeting was attended by members of the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics and members of the museum's administrative and financial affairs department. Minister Fathy directed the museum's officials to coordinate and take necessary executive actions.
As part of Egypt's cooperation with France in the field of antiquities, the museum's board of directors agreed to accept a donation of devices for measuring humidity in the museum's display halls. These devices will help support the preventive conservation system at the museum by recording and monitoring the environmental conditions surrounding the artifacts.
The museum is working on signing memoranda of understanding with international universities and museums to enhance cooperation in the field of antiquities and museums. These agreements aim to support joint cooperation between the museum and scientific institutions specialized in antiquities and museums.
The Egyptian Grand Museum continues to make significant progress in its operations and activities. With nearly 4 million visitors, the museum is on track to becoming one of the top tourist destinations in Egypt. The museum's management is working to ensure the continued preservation and display of Egypt's rich cultural heritage.
The museum's impact on Egypt's tourism industry is substantial, with each million tourists supporting around 220,000 job opportunities. The Egyptian government is optimistic about reaching 20 million tourists by the end of 2026. The Grand Museum is expected to play a significant role in achieving this goal.
Key points
- The Egyptian Grand Museum has welcomed nearly 4 million visitors since its opening in November 2025.
- The museum has hosted several high-profile visits, including those from the Egyptian President and the Chinese President.
- The museum is working to enhance cooperation with international universities and museums.
