GEM Galleries finally opening, at least partially
The UK newspaper, The Independent, has reported that some of the exhibit galleries at the Grand Egyptian Museum will open this month (11 years late). It could be as soon as next week. While the atrium and grounds have been open for a while, this is the first time some of the exhibit galleries will be open. However, the Tut collection will remain at the old museum for the time being. So progress, but still not complete.
While this is a reputable source, I still have a wait and see attitude.
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More info and pics:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gdjpdd18yo
and about 38 minutes in:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w172zb93r5yq5mh
Tauck was the first group to enter the GEM: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=940140264824044&set=a.623436983161042
https://facebook.com/photo/?fbid=940140264824044&set=a.623436983161042
I was signed up for updates from the museum itself. I received this email today. So excited! I am on Jewels of the Nile in February.
The day has finally arrived! The Grand Egyptian Museum's main artifact galleries and exhibit halls finally opened to the public yesterday, Wednesday, October 16th. However, there are some very important caveats to be aware of with regards to this opening announcement.
If you missed our detailed video about the announcement that was released the day before the public opening on The Egypt Travel Channel, you can view it directly here at this link. This announcement video contains important information about what you can expect to see - and not see - within these newly opened main galleries.
We also sent a videographer to do comprehensive filming of these new galleries and exhibit halls on their first day of being open to the public, and we'll have that new video available to share with you next week, also via The Egypt Travel Channel.
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