Official opening of Grand Egyptian Museum postponed
The official opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the world's largest museum for Egyptian antiquities, has been postponed to the last quarter of the year 2025, Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced in a press release posted on on its website and Facebook page. The grand opening had been scheduled for 3 July 2025.
The decision to postpone the official opening was taken In light of the current regional developments, the press release explained.
It said that a new date for the official opening would be set and announced in due course, following coordination with all relevant authorities. The objective is to ensure the organisation of an event that reflects Egypt's prominent cultural and tourism status on the international stage.
'This decision,' the press release read, 'also stems from Egypt's national responsibility and its commitment to present a truly exceptional global event in a climate worthy of the grandeur of Egypt's civilisation and unique heritage, and in a way that ensures broad international participation aligned with the significance of the occasion.
'The Grand Egyptian Museum will continue to welcome visitors as part of its soft opening phase until the newly scheduled date for the official inauguration later this year.'
Watani International
16 June 2025 Comments
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