Heading to Giza soon? Ticket prices at the Grand Egyptian Museum will rise from 1 November, with increases ranging from 10 per cent to 16.6 per cent depending on nationality and residency status.
How Busy Has The Museum Been?
Very, going by the official figures. The Tourism Ministry says about four million people visited the museum between its official opening in November 2025 and the end of August 2026.. Museum CEO Ahmed Ghoneim said in July that foreign visitors made up 60 per cent of attendance, with Egyptians accounting for the other 40 per cent.
What Is There To See?
The museum is home to the complete Tutankhamun collection, and a towering statue of Ramesses II greets visitors at the entrance. The complex also includes the Khufu Boat Museum and a conservation centre, and it sits roughly two kilometres from the Giza Pyramids, which makes it an easy pairing with a day at the plateau. If you’re in Egypt on 20 and 21 November, the museum is also due to host the third edition of the UTH Festival, led by comedian Trevor Noah.
What Will You Pay From 1 November?
Here is the new price list:
- Egyptian visitors: EGP 220, up 10 per cent
- Egyptian students, children and senior citizens: EGP 110
- Foreign visitors: EGP 1,830, up by around 16.6 per cent
- Foreign students and children: EGP 920
- Foreign residents in Egypt: EGP 920
- Foreign resident students and children: EGP 460
Who Pays Less?
The lower tiers are worth a look. Foreign residents in Egypt and foreign students and children pay EGP 920, roughly half the standard foreign rate, while foreign resident students and children pay EGP 460. Egyptian students, children and seniors pay half the standard Egyptian ticket.
What Should Travellers Keep In Mind?
If your visit falls after 1 November, budget for the higher rate. If you have already booked or plan to buy in advance for a date after that, confirm which price applies on the official booking channel before you pay. Since fares are listed in Egyptian pounds, check the day’s exchange rate to work out the cost in dirhams.
For many GCC travellers, the museum is already a fixture on a Cairo itinerary. With the new rates only weeks away, it’s worth sorting out your tickets and your budget before you fly.
Cover Image Courtesy: Egyptian Grand Museum/Website
FAQs
How many people have visited the museum?
Around four million visitors came between the official opening in November 2025 and the end of August 2026, per Tourism Ministry figures. In July, the museum’s CEO said 60 per cent were foreign visitors and 40 per cent Egyptians.
Do students, children and residents pay less?
Yes. Egyptian students, children and seniors pay EGP 110. Foreign resident students and children pay EGP 460.
How much are Grand Egyptian Museum tickets from 1 November?
Egyptians pay EGP 220 and foreign visitors pay EGP 1,830. Foreign students, children and foreign residents in Egypt pay EGP 920.
