The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) topped the list of the world’s most visited museums after welcoming over 6.5 million visitors during its opening months, reflecting the massive global interest in one of Egypt’s most prominent cultural and tourism mega-projects.
This milestone follows the official opening of the GEM on November 1, 2025, attended by numerous world leaders.
As the largest archaeological museum in the world dedicated to a single civilization, the GEM represents a major addition to Egypt’s archaeological and tourist destinations.
According to state documents regarding the economic and social development plan for the fiscal year 2025/2026, this surge in visitors underscores the success of national efforts to support historical and archaeological tourism, strengthening Egypt’s status as the global destination for cultural tourism.
The state’s development plans places the tourism sector among the primary beneficiaries of national growth plans, confirming ongoing government support to upgrade historical tourism and maximize returns from Egypt’s civilizational assets—led by the GEM.
Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm
