Exhibition on ancient Egyptian civilization kicks off in Hong Kong

Guests visit the exhibition "Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums" at the Hong Kong Palace Museum in Hong ...

Róisín Heneghan, architect, on the Grand Egyptian Museum: “We wanted visitors to appreciate the scale of the collection”

The doors are now open at the Grand Egyptian Museum, a $1 billion attraction overlooked by the Pyramids of Giza.
Hebdo Ahram

National Museum of Egyptian Civilization marks third anniversary with special exhibition

“The Story of a Museum” is a special exhibition relating the story of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC). The inauguration on Wednesday night marked the museum’s third anniversary.
Savoir Flair

6 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About the Grand Egyptian Museum

Inside the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum: six things you didn’t know about its history, scale, galleries, Tutankhamun ...
Ahram Online

GEM’s humanitarian message reflects depth of Egyptian civilization: Greek defence minister

Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias has praised the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) as a symbol of Egypt’s “profound humanitarian message” and a testament to its “enduring cultural legacy.” ...
The Globe and Mail

Egypt’s long-overdue museum revolution will thrill cultural tourists. Pity about the pandemic

For decades, the cultural and historical itinerary of many foreign visitors to Cairo was set – and somewhat limited. The must-sees were the Egyptian Museum, in the chaotic city centre, and the ...
Egypt Independent

Egypt, HK Palace Museum to co-host exhibition on ancient Egyptian civilization

Secretary-General of Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities Mohamed Ismail Khaled and Director of the Hong Kong Palace Museum Louis Ng signed a cooperation agreement to organize a major temporary ...
Egyptian Streets

18,000 Visitors Flock to the Grand Egyptian Museum on Opening Day

The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) welcomed around 18,000 visitors on its first public day, Egyptian officials announced on Monday, marking a historic moment in the country’s cultural and tourism lands ...