6 things to know about the Grand Egyptian Museum - The Grand Egyptian Museum set to open near Giza

After two decades of anticipation, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is ready for its grand opening on Saturday near the ancient Pyramids of Giza, just outside Cairo.Spread across 24,000 square metres of permanent exhibition space, the museum will showcase massive statues and artefacts from Egypt’s ancient civilisation.Described by Egyptian officials as “the largest cultural building of the 21st century,” the project has been under construction since 2002, with an investment of around $1 billion. It aims to attract over 5 million visitors every year and boost Egypt’s tourism-driven economy. The Grand Egyptian Museum set to open near Giza