Grand Egyptian Museum

ACCIONA Cultura was responsible for the technical development, fabrication, and installation of custom-made museographic and architectural elements in several key areas of the new Grand Egyptian Museum, located just two kilometers from the Pyramids of Giza.

Conceived as the largest archaeological museum in the world, GEM stores more than 45,000 artifacts —25,000 of which have never been displayed before— telling the story of Ancient Egypt from Prehistory to the Greco-Roman period.

ACCIONA’s scope of work covered four main areas in the museum:

Tutankhamun Gallery: Located on the third floor, this space features an interpretive installation on the pharaoh’s genealogy, along with the Mask Chamber, which displays the iconic Golden Mask and other key pieces from his funerary collection. Custom display structures and scenographic elements were designed and produced to meet high standards of conservation and storytelling. ACCIONA Cultura has also conducted a three-dimensional scan of Tutankhamun’s outer burial chamber, to provide an exact digital mode.

Grand Staircase and Atrium: Fit-out and museographic integration works were carried out in both spaces, including architectural design, technical lighting, scenography, and the installation of monumental sculptures and graphic elements that guide visitors through the museum.

Children’s Museum: Innovative educational solutions were implemented, including interactive tables, adapted showcases, and custom display frames to promote participatory learning among younger audiences.

Additionally, all areas incorporated 3D models and tactile resources to ensure accessibility for visually impaired visitors, in line with universal design principles. This commitment to inclusivity enhanced the museum’s educational and social dimensions.