Grand Egyptian Museum OPENS 12 NEW GALLERIES!

[@Gfgjtescgjj]

All the love to Egypt for the largest museum in the world 🇪🇬

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

Largest museum dedicated to a single civilization 😎

[@SndJdn-if6nu]

مصري يروج لبلده 😂

[@ahmedzodiac]

This museum is so huge it's unbelievable.. I can't imagine how this building was built but Egypt deserves this

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

It’s a great museum!

[@faragraf9380]

it costs Mrds. too much for egypt state. people are suffering and they have mrds.

[@ahmedzodiac]

@@faragraf9380 No, it is foreign funding from Japan, France and UNESCO. Respected Japan alone paid 400 million dollars. Egypt does not have the money to build a cultural project of this magnitude 😂 But in the end, as you said, the bills will be paid from other loans or the people's pockets. I hope that the beautiful European community will help increase the demand for this museum and promote it so that it remains able to pay its operating expenses at least, and also help the Egyptian people who are going through an ordeal to overcome their economic burdens.

[@faragraf9380]

@@ahmedzodiac Im not interested and would give no penny by this huge expensive project. Its not cozy, just massive. They better gave the Milliard to Egypt to overcome their economic burden.

[@ahmedzodiac]

​@@faragraf9380 I understand your point of view, madam, and it is completely rational and correct, but you must realize that Egypt possesses a huge number of antiquities, statues, and rare pieces, in addition to its ambition to return the pieces displayed in European and American museums, which are in the millions. I think you went to the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir and saw how the pieces were neglected and poorly displayed.. In the words of UNESCO, it has become a warehouse for antiquities and not a museum containing wonderful antiquities. We must work on developing the cultural sectors and investing in them so that humanity can continue to preserve its past in the best possible way, and these projects are part of this development in construction and preservation of heritage

[@AbdelrahmanMohamed-si8ce]

Thank you so much Mr Gus , we Egyptian tour guides urgently needed such a guide video like what you did , so that we don't have to go there couple of times to know what's going on there , excellent job my friend 😊

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

I’m so glad it was helpful to you all! Thank you!

[@hana911]

On behalf of all Egyptians thank you so much ❤️for the amazing tour ❤️I enjoyed every minute of it❤️

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

Glad you enjoyed the tour! Feel free to share with anyone who wants to see the GEM ❤️

[@elon8919]

I'm a Taiwanese and I 'm learning English. I think these videos of yours are perfect for me to learn English and appreciate these incredible beauties at the same time!

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

I’m glad you’re enjoying them!

[@judithmartin6896]

Great introduction to the GEM, many thanks, u covered all the must knows. Well done.

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@amnonish]

I will be there for Christmas, I can`t wait. 👍👍🌹🌹

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

Awesome 💪🏼

[@eslamatwa-ir9xi]

Welcome anytime to your second home

[@paulobrennan3854]

What a beautiful video and such a stunning display of art and attention to detail. Thank you so much to both you and EGYPT for possibly the most advanced culture that has ever existed

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

It was definitely my pleasure to share these new galleries!

[@davidblackburn2567]

FINALLY!!!! 🎉I come from a career in museums and it’s fascinating to see the decisions made in interpreting the complexities of Egyptian history. SO look forward to finally seeing it myself! Thank you, Gus ❤

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MarcioTeixeira]

Very nice! Thanks for sharing it!!

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

Thanks for watching

[@ruthphillips645]

Great info.. my sister and I are coming in a week so this is a plus to see what all is in the GEM.. we already be tickets to the Egyptian Museum that has King Tut things, so will try and fit this in too.. jammed packed day for sure

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

Hopefully you can squeeze it all in!

[@Drnorisa206]

You should be honored by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism for your support of tourism in Egypt keep going ❤

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

Thank you! Feel free to share my video with them 😂😂

[@abdelrahmanebrahim454]

الحضاره المصريه القديمه المصريون القدماء اصحاب اعظم حضاره في الكون وانا حفيدهم 🇪🇬✊🏻 تحيا مصر ومن تطور الي تطور وامان وبناء وازدهار وقوي وحضارة ❤❤

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

Thanks for watching!

[@placova]

Thanks, again, Gus, this is great!

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

You’re very welcome!

[@celinedavis2189]

How truly majestic! I have looked forward to seeing everything available about the GEM since I first heard about it. Absolutely wonderful! Look forward to King Tut and other exhibit videos as I doubt I will ever be able to make the trip in person.

[@drnmalek]

Great video to the most magnificent museum... can't wait to see the rest once completely opened

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

Me too!

[@rymerster]

This looks like a really good layout with lots of space. I'm most interested in pieces I haven't seen before, so I was pleased to spot a lot of works I will have an opportunity to look at. I think the museum will be really popular and worth the long wait.

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

I agree!

[@sarastephenson2147]

Such happy news and absolutely excellent filming of this first guided visit Gus. Thank you 🎉Gus

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

I appreciate that! 🎉

[@Tech97.]

Great info! Really excited as I’m heading to Egypt for the first time in December! This is perfect timing! I see there are 12 main galleries opened now, is this the main museum then? The other future openings, will those be smaller in size? Thanks Gus your videos have helped so much!

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

The Tut galleries will be massive, and the solar boat museum will also be big, so I’d guess at this point, we have about 60% of the museum 👍🏼. And who knows-maybe the other places will be open by December? We really have no idea, unfortunately 🤓

[@Tech97.]

@@EgyptAdventuresTravel That’s great info and helps with perspective! Thanks Gus! 🙌🏼

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

My pleasure!

[@cristinaghiringhello727]

Grazie per aver condiviso questo reportage estremamente dettagliato delle nuove sezioni del GEM.

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

My pleasure 😇

[@M.A.Monnin]

Thank you for the video tour. The GEM looks amazing!

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching 😎

[@kalaysia77]

Looks fabulous!!! Thank you so much for this comprehensive overview 😊

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

You're welcome!

[@christinesingili]

Great video Gus! Very informative. Loved it. Look forward to visiting GEM♥♥♥

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

Thanks! Enjoy your visit!

[@g.b.j.]

Great video, thanks for taking the time to make it, Gus. Plan on visiting the GEM when the King Tut material is on display. This will be my fourth visit to Egypt.

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

I can't wait to see what you think of the Tut exhibits!

[@احمدمجدى-ه4ط]

فى شهر ٤او ٥

[@dannyjamessssss]

This is awesome!! Love the video. I love your videos!

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

Thank you so much!

[@manalkamal9106]

Thank you so much Mr gus for this a wonderful video

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

My pleasure-thanks for watching 🙂

[@annakarinahaumannrasmussen5984]

Thanks for the update Gus. I saw something on Egypt independent about metro line 3 phase 3 being inaugurated. I kinda thought thus was metro to GEM being the Giza. Do you know which line they are planing to extend there?

[@abomoaaz7245]

Line 4, Phase 1. There is a station in front of the Egyptian Museum, but it is not finished.

[@annakarinahaumannrasmussen5984]

Thank you

[@abomoaaz7245]

@@annakarinahaumannrasmussen5984 welcome to Egypt

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

Hopefully the metro will be completed soon! We’re not sure when it’ll be opened.

[@rashaesmail9083]

Thanks for sharing the openning of the museum

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@Themarkofegypt007]

Lovely video Gus. Wish I pumped into you that day. maybe next time. Cheers.

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

Thank you! Yes, if you see me around anytime, say hi 😎

[@camryhsalem5139]

i live near the GEM and i have seen work progress for ten years , very happy for GEM trial run , and it's amazing , fantastic, inspiring atmosphere specially it's 2 km from the great pyramids.

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

I can only imagine how amazing it must feel to see it after all that time!

[@AhmedAlShafey-sl4xc]

Welcome to in egypt always Nice vedio 👍

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

Thanks!

[@aSinnerMan7]

Super helpful, thank you!

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

My pleasure!

[@tobiasbrizuela1312]

Hey Gus. I just finished my 8-day tour in Egypt and Im speechless for the wonderful experience. Now I understand why you’recin love with this amazing country. I loved Sakkara as you encouraged us to visit it in your video, Thanks for your vid about tipping- it really helped me respond to it properly. Gotta be honest , that part of tipping sometimes becones overwhelming but with the economical situation going on, obe kinda understand the need of it. Families depend on tipping. Cant thank you enough for ALL your vids about Egypt bc they equipoed me a lot. Now I should come back …😂 Take care Sincerely- Toby from Costa Rica

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

Hey Toby, thanks for sharing! I’m so glad you had a good experience in Egypt!

[@fatenahmed8160]

Thank you for your beautiful presentation of the halls. I will travel, God willing, from the city of Alexandria to see the history of my great ancestors soon. I loved your presentation of everything. ❤

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

Thank you very much! Have a safe and wonderful trip!

[@markjames5060]

Nice work Gus...hopefully coming next September...maybe the Tutankhamun and Boat exhibits will be open by then.

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

Fingers crossed! 🙏

[@GlitchingGirl]

Thanks for the great video! Definitely would want to visit again! But as I live in upper egypt, it's not easy for me to take time off to visit cairo a lot. If you have questions about upper egypt if you'd like to visit the prefectures there let me know!

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

Thank you!

[@jeffhuffman9300]

Great work Gus. I am arriving in Egypt on October 16th (been planned for 3 months). How long will it take to view all that is open as of October 17? I assume that it will take more than 1 day. Will a single ticket purchase get you access to multiple days?

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

I’m guessing you’ll be able to see all that is on display at the moment in a 2 hour visit, and then you’ll want another hour to see the other areas the museum, have a lunch/coffee break, etc. About 60% of the museum is open at this point. The walkthrough I did shows everything that is on display, and I did the walkthrough in about 20 mins. Maximum for someone who wants to read every label, I’d say you’d want to plan a day. But personally, I’d do a half day and then see either Giza or Saqqara as well. Hope that helps!

[@jeffhuffman9300]

@@EgyptAdventuresTravel Thanks, for the information.

[@akshayanandjoshi7984]

Very well made. Buildup is good. Will visit once this opens

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

It’s going to be awesome once everything is fully open 😍

[@DanMcManimon]

Nice video, Gus!:)

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

Thanks!

[@AlainGuilleux-c4b]

Many thanks for this review, by far the best I've seen. Would it be possible to show or describe an object label ? I'd like to know if they give inventory numbers and if yes, in which format (a new like GEM333) or an old like JE333 or CG333 (Egyptian Museum Tahrir).

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

Sorry, I didn’t take any close ups of any object labels, and zooming in I can’t read enough to answer your question. I’ll be back at the GEM in a week though and can check!

[@AlainGuilleux-c4b]

@@EgyptAdventuresTravel Hi Gus, did you have the opportunity to check these object labels ?

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

@ yep! It seems like they’re still rolling out all the labels, so I didn’t see this for each label, but I did notice on a lot of them labels such as: “GEM 6741” (Canopus Decree of King Ptomely III) “GEM 5756, 5757, 5758” (Ptomely IX Reliefs) So it appears at some point that they will have all objects labeled with the format “GEM xxxx” 👍🏼. Hope this helps!

[@AlainGuilleux-c4b]

@@EgyptAdventuresTravel Many Thanks !

[@florawong6271]

Very informative video and the best video on GEM! I love that you included the extra information on restaurant, gift shop and how to get there. These details are extremely helpful! Do you recommend the museum guided tour or just visit the museum on our own? Thank you so much!

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

My pleasure! I don’t think a guided tour is necessary, since everything in the museum is well laid-out and labeled. However, a guide is nice if you have questions or if you want to have the highlights pointed out and explained in more detail.

[@florawong6271]

Thanks! You're the awesome!

[@محمدعماره-م9ث]

Welcome to your second country Egypt you will enjoy visiting us 🇪🇬 ❤️ very much

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

Thanks!

[@marygeorges6990]

Please share how to purchase the tickets for the 12 galeries. I purchased the tickets for the main gallery but not finding where to purchase for the 12 galeries. Thank you

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

That’s what the galleries are-they’re the 12 main galleries 👍🏼

[@عليعلي-ق5ض2ق]

In Egypt we love all ..

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

❤️❤️❤️

[@nagwaaziz]

Thank you so much for the tour. Do they have ramps to each gallery? Thank you 😊

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

Either ramps or an elevator for wheelchair users 👍🏼

[@CDQTulbagh]

It looks like a shopping mall at an airport.... I was hoping for more inspiring interiors......after such a long wait...

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!

[@jayetishni]

Its truly a GEM!

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

🤓

[@WazzyoDestiny]

I hope when it fully finished it will have more audio visual/inteeactive multimedia

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

I’ll provide any updates as I have them 👍🏼

[@shermanatorosborn9688]

Thank You Very Much

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

My pleasure! 🙂

[@duncant3894]

Great work Gus.

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

My pleasure!

[@Santi_Mancini]

Great video Gus, and very helpful as we are visiting next month. Besides the Pyramids and Khal-el-Khalili, what other places would you recommend to visit at Cairo? Thank you so much beforehand! 🙏🏻

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

I love: Saqqara Coptic Cairo The Egyptian Museum Street food tour (Bellies en Route) Cairo Citadel Those are my top recommendations 🙂

[@Santi_Mancini]

@ many thanks Gus, much appreciated! 🙏🏻

[@andyroo9381]

I know Uber is the thing right now, but can't I just take a local taxi cab or do they no longer exist? Thank you for showing us Egyptian food pics. I would not know what you were talking about with just the name of food mentioned. Lastly, thank you for giving us this overview of the GEM! I won't visit until the entire GEM exhibits are on display. This was a really good vlog from you!

[@misskogepon]

I think it has more to do with getting scammed, not metered, or other known issues with non-app drivers. I read on Reddit that even with Uber you get not so great drivers that ignored the route and charge you extra. It's not just Egypt, I've had similar experiences in Mexico, Morocco, Cuba, and hey, even NYC 20 years ago!

[@abomoaaz7245]

​@@misskogeponIn Egypt, there is no cheating on the Opera app. If you want to take a taxi, you can see the price on Uber, then negotiate with the taxi driver and give him one dollar more than the Uber, and he will agree.

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

I highly recommend Uber-taking taxis, even for me (speaking fluent Arabic, knowing the prices and how to deal with taxi drivers) I hate taking taxis because the entire ride is a hassle and headache. Glad you liked the video! Have a great trip!

[@JamesBrown-ij1px]

I've been to Egypt ... but I'm going to go back when the GEM is completely open!

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

Great reason for a return visit 👍🏼

[@NadadouroDave]

Thank you Gus for another very informative video. We've all been waiting to hear from you about this. I have a question that perhaps you can answer. Is the Sabu Disk, or "Schist" disc in the new G.E.M.? I was hoping to see it in the old museum last February, but it was not in its normal place for viewing. I assumed they had already moved it to the G.E.M. I intend on returning soon and really hope to see this incredible object. Have you seen it? Do you know where it is? Thanks, Dave

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

I didn't see it -- does anyone know where this artifact currently is?

[@fleurdeanais4568]

Can you buy tickets by cash or just card??? Thanks for the share , want to go this weekend , its looks amazing 😊

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

I think it’s just card, like all the other historic sites (almost) in Egypt. Can anyone confirm? I’d bring a visa or Mastercard 👍🏼

[@nadaghanem7862]

@@EgyptAdventuresTravelyes true

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

Thanks 👍🏼

[@sacamouny]

11:35 that's Yousef Awyan an Egyptian gem

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

I saw a few notable folks there on the first day!

[@josedacosta9847]

A lot of history we’ve to go through, I remember when I visited the Louvre in Paris my brain froze half of way I couldn’t take anymore.

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

Yes, it’s a lot, and there will be even more opening later on!

[@JenniferWyper]

An excellent introduction. I’m too infirm to go now but am delighted that something we discussed back in the 80s has at last materialised. You didn’t explain the entry prices. I have always preferred to spend about 45minutes in any museum before suffering from cultural indigestion. It looks as if one can go out in the fresh air but can one get in again without paying a second or third entry? Sitting in eating places does not appeal, and I doubt if I am unique! I hope there’s a suitable place for Nefertiti when she returns to Egypt.

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

Entry prices are on their website that I talk about in the section where I show how to buy tickets 👍🏼. You can go outside and re enter as many times as you wish, at this point, as long as you don’t exit the museum campus. There are several outdoor areas you can go to that are still inside the GEM complex.

[@JustLite84]

@Cairo. I went there 2019.. just king tut akkamoun not in there,only king tut gallery. Specially place enter without cam.

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

I'm excited for the Tut Galleries to be opened, hopefully soon!

[@hanygeorge8603]

Fantastic tour Very professional

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

I appreciate it!

[@renadelsayed-rg1ut]

thank you i am an egyptian girl studying tour giuding and i loved this video very much❤

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

I'm glad you liked it! ❤️

[@csora2547]

Great job! Loved watching your video! Have been to Egypt several times and am waiting to visit again when the GEM is done. After the King Tut and boat galleries open will there be more galleries opening in the future or will it be completed? Thanks.

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

Thank you! It's my understanding that the Tut Galleries and the Solar Boat are all that's left to open, but I'll update my viewers if we learn of any other galleries/spaces that will be opening as well.

[@Sim-n5h]

Thanks Gus! Once you buy your tickets can you leave to go to zoomba, Starbucks etc, and then enter the gallerys again?

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

Exactly! It’s nice to take a break and then head back in for more ancient history 👍🏼

[@Sim-n5h]

@@EgyptAdventuresTravel thanks Gus we love watching your videos and we were so excited here in Australia to see your new video today. Our family of 5 will be there in 1 month! We can’t wait

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

Have a great trip!

[@arafa4567]

Thank you for the great tour

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Feel free to share with anyone who wants to see what the GEM’s new galleries are like 🙂

[@mmbaccarat1367]

I am looking forward to visit the GEM.

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

Have a great visit! Let me know what you thought.

[@recursoseninternet]

On my next trip in December, I have 2 options: to visit the Grand Egyptian Museum or to visit Saqqara and Memphis. Which one would you choose from those two visits, the museum or Saqqara + Memphis?

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

It depends! If you’re more interested in visiting ancient monumental sites, than I think Saqqara and Memphis (or Saqqara and Dahshur) are better, but if you like visiting artifacts laid out and explained in a museum, then the GEM. Hope this helps!

[@suprola7961]

Fantastic! Thank you 😊

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

You’re welcome!

[@johnredmond8899]

Thanks Gus, fantastic updates✌

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

Thanks for watching! Feel free to share with anyone else who might be interested.

[@andrewdickinson3220]

Do you know if you book a guided tour on the website if you can enter the museum with the ticket anytime before the tour starts?

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

Yes, that’s my understanding, but I haven’t tried this yet. I never saw any process where they checked the entry time for a ticket, just when it’s time for the guided tour to start.

[@annfleming8225]

Thank you Gus this was great. So can we see Tut’s exhibits at the old museum still?

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

At the moment, yes, a lot of the most important Tut artifacts are still in display at the old museum. At some point though, they’ll all be moved over to the GEM.

[@larsebert7367]

Woowww. This is great. Thanks for nice pictures and nice info.

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

My pleasure!

[@rafaelcosta8905]

Hello, can I use a camera at GEM or just a cell phone?

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

I didn’t see anyone there with a camera (just smartphones), but I’m guessing if you’re using it for tourism purposes only (not shooting photos or videos to make money), it should be fine. Does anyone have a definitive answer on this?

[@MattCorbin96]

Hey gus.. I'm visiting Egypt in 3 wks time... Can you provide an update as to what's still left in the old cairo museum and if i can only visit one, which one should i visit.. gem or the old museum

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

I’d recommend visiting the Old Museum to see the King Tut mask, since it’s still there 👍🏼

[@EileenW-s3d]

Great video. Where will the King Tut and boat galleries be located in the GEM?

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

I'm not sure, but I know King Tut's galleries will be onsite, and the boat museum will be just outside the Great Hall (not opened yet).

[@richardhawkinson-y3s]

GUS! your fantastic! You got guts buddy EGYPT is tough! Volatile and dangerous at times! I would like to be on a tour with you when I lose about 💯 pounds. Hard to walk with this much excess fat. Hope to meet you on one of your tours one day! Keep up your great work on my favorite place: EGYPT and the pyramids

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

You’re welcome anytime! Excited to have you with me on a future trip.

[@MH-rl4gx]

Man! Thanks a lot for the great efforts you've done so far to showcase our great gem.

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

You are most welcome! It was a pleasure to share these great new galleries.

[@PhilGun-yz3qm]

Is it only Visa & Mastercard for tickets, or can you use debit cards ?

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

Any visa or Mastercard, whether a debit card, or a credit card, will work.

[@VaibhavShenoy-n5h]

Does GEM has storage facilities where we can store our luggage?

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

Not that I know of-anyone heard of this?

[@jordbrow2756]

Hello, really great video-thanks a lot for posting it! I just have a couple of questions, if you don't mind (I’m trying to work out whether an early trip from Geneva to visit is worth it, or if I should wait for the full opening). From what I saw in the video, I got the impression there were fewer artifacts on display (or maybe they're just more spread out?) compared to the old museum. What was your impression? Also, in the old museum, there was a room full of sarcophagi, as well as a mummy hall. Did you see anything like that when you were walking around, but just didn't include it in the video? Thanks again!

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

Great questions! At this point, I feel like there is a similar amount of objects displayed, just way more room to see them and more spread out. This museum doesn’t have any human remains on display-for that, you’ll want to go to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, where there are 22 royal mummies on display (moved from the old Egyptian Museum). There are several sarcophagi on the Grand Staircase and spread throughout the 12 main galleries-everything isn’t in one small room together like at the old museum. I think making a special, separate trip to see the GEM will be more worth it when it’s fully open. However, if you’re already planning on coming to Egypt, seeing the GEM is a good option while you’re already here, but I wouldn’t make a special trip just for the GEM until we see its full opening.

[@togwm]

Is this an accessible venue?..are there wheel chairs or ev wheel chairs available for visitors to the museum?

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

It is accessible and the museum says they offer manual wheelchairs, although I haven’t tried this yet.

[@th223inoue]

Would it still be worth my time to visit the old Egyptian Museum and NMEC? I've been there but taking some new colleagues to them next month.

[@hraslan]

Yes bec each will have a focus. The GEM is around King Tut and his family. NMEC about the different civiliations in Egypt from ancient Egy onwords and has mummies of our worrier hero kings and queens who liberated part of Egy invaded by Hiksos. It has also an amazing fabrics museum

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

I’d recommend if they only have time to visit one museum, to visit the original Egyptian Museum to see the Tut mask. That’s the most important artifact to ancient Egypt, and it’s currently at the old museum (but will move to the GEM soon). My next recommendation would be the NMEC if they want to see mummies or the GEM if they’re more interested in beautiful statuary.

[@th223inoue]

@@EgyptAdventuresTravel Thanks! Only have a day so I was wondering. Might be a good idea to go to the old Egyptian Museum. I went to GEM before and it was quite bare. Glad to know it's opening fully!

[@th223inoue]

@@hraslan I've been to the museums a couple of times. GEM was quite empty the last time I went. I guess the OG Egyptian Museum would still be a good start for new visitors!

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

I agree that the old museum at this point in time would be the best option, because of the Tut mask 😎

[@DavidSandberg-e8b]

Is there a guidebook to the Grand Egyptian Museum that explains the galleries?

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

No guidebook at this point, but everything is well labeled and each gallery has a large column explaining the theme and contents.

[@heyitsjoseph98]

Great review tbh great job

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

Thank you! Feel free to share with anyone who might be interested!

[@asifrazak599]

Hi Gus, it seems, in GEM, only mobile photography is permitted. On the same note, can you tell me in which all Egyptian attractions is it prohibited to use my camera? And where all do I need to pay extra? Thanks!

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

Hi there! Unfortunately I don’t know the answer to this-can anyone else help? My recommendation is to bring the camera along and then if you’re asked not to use it, put it away and use your phone, or if there’s an extra fee you can pay it on the spot if you think it’s worth it. Sorry I can’t be more help!

[@abood-dl7hb]

Does it have AC?

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

In the 12 galleries there was AC, and inside the restaurants. As far as I could tell, the Great Hall (the big atrium) doesn’t have AC, but it was still cool. The original Egyptian Museum has no AC at all.

[@id28508]

is the mask of Tutankhamon still available in the old museun in Cairo?

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

At the time I’m writing this comment, yes, it’s still at the Old Museum. We unfortunately don’t know when it will be moved, but I’ll be sure to post a video when I have any updates 🙂

[@ramymamduh]

Is it possible to make a video review of bashtyl train station (upper Egypt train station)?

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

It’s on my list-not sure when I’ll be able to make it, but hopefully in the next two months! 👍🏼💪🏼

[@flutingaround]

Yay! Excellent work. 👏

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

Thank you!

[@Linda_Irgendwo]

Hi 🙋🏻‍♀️ are there mummies in the museum?

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

No, you’ll want to go to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization for mummified remains.

[@clindsay8362]

You move the camera in such a way that the frames blur, so we miss a lot of detail.

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

Thanks for that feedback! I'll try to improve this for my next video on the GEM :)

[@miminyc8093]

I was there 2 weeks ago, are you saying the open 12 galaxies since then??

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

Yes. The 12 galleries were opened for the first time on Oct 16. If you were there two weeks ago, they wouldn’t have been opened yet. Sorry you missed them on that visit!

[@lama3469]

Planning to visit with my son in 2025 🤩

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

Have a great visit!

[@TahanySaleh-c5r]

Thank you for your video 👏👏😊

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@brendacruise4679]

Will it eventually be possible to rent a wheelchair at the GEM? My husband walks with a cane but could not walk through all the large museum.

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

Yes-I’ve been arranging this for my guests 👍🏼

[@brendacruise4679]

Thank you. We live in Giza, so would want to go without being on a tour. Would I be able to just go there with my husband and rent a wheelchair without being with a tour? I have shared your video with others in U.S. (my original home). Thank you for this beautiful and very informative video!

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

@@brendacruise4679 my pleasure! For that, I’m not sure, but you can contact the GEM to ask them-they’ve been responsive 👍🏼

[@yolandahayden8867]

Great Video. Thank you

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

You're welcome!

[@MattCorbin96]

Hey there! We're visiting Egypt next month, November 27th, if we can visit just one museum, should we go to the old museum or the gem

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

It depends-if the Tut mask is still at the old Egyptian Museum, I recommend going to that one. If the Tut mask is at the GEM, I’d recommend seeing the GEM. Hope this helps!

[@flyshacker]

Looks fantastic! I bet they have mummies there. Tell me, do they have lots of mummies???

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

The most mummified remains are actually at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) - where there are 22 royal mummies. So far at the GEM, I didn't notice any mummified remains on display.

[@flyshacker]

@@EgyptAdventuresTravel thank you.

[@1955gregg]

We will visit from the US in March 2025. Viking Nile cruise. I we can arrive in Cairo earlier to see the GEM. If I read every description available, can you complete that in 5-6 hours? Also curious if currently reside in Egypt, and do you speak the language? Arabic?

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

If you read every single display, you’ll probably want a full day at the GEM. I split time between Egypt and the U.S., and yes I speak Egyptian Arabic fluently 🤓

[@franion1]

Are there any mummified remains of people on display - any of the kings or queens? (I teach Museum Studies and couldn't quite tell from your video if there are any - y students would love to know :)

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

Not that I remember seeing, no! Mummified remains are in the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, where 22 royal mummies are displayed. No photos and videos are allowed in those galleries. There are also a few mummified remains on display at the Egyptian Museum (old museum) in Tahrir Sqaure. Hope this helps!

[@franion1]

@@EgyptAdventuresTravel Many thanks!

[@AndysAwesomeAdventures]

Gus, based on the galleries that are now open, plus the ones that will be open in the future, how many hours does one need to see the whole museum on their own? Would it be closer to a half-day or a full day? I literally was supposed to arrive in Cairo from Los Angeles yesterday but I had to cancel my entire Egypt trip due to a shoulder injury. I am going to reschedule a year from now when the entire museum will be open.

[@EgyptAdventuresTravel]

For that question, let’s wait until the other galleries are fully open, because we don’t know how extensive they’ll be yet - hopefully we’ll know soon!