Egyptian Museum Cairo vs Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) — which one is worth visiting?
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TL;DR
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is now the better choice as many artifacts have been moved there. Also note: the Sphinx area may close as early as 16:30, earlier than the official 17:00 closing time.
What the community said
Many artifacts from the old Egyptian Museum have already been relocated to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). If choosing between the two, GEM is now the better option as it holds the main collection.
today Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
Important heads-up for Sphinx visitors: despite the official closing time of 17:00, the site may actually close as early as 16:30. This could be seasonal or temporary — confirm the current schedule before your visit.
today Sphinx — may close at 16:30
Travelers on Cairo day tours combining GEM and Giza have missed the Sphinx due to early closure. When booking a tour, make sure the Sphinx visit is scheduled before 16:00 to be safe.
today Giza Plateau — arrive before 16:00