Grand Musée égyptien
The museum houses a collection of Egyptian artifacts from various periods of Egyptian civilization, from the Predynastic Period to Roman Egypt. There are an estimated total of over 100,000 artifacts,[9] including at least 20,000 that were displayed for the first time ever, such as the complete King Tutankhamun collection comprising 5,398 pieces, on display in a 7,500 m2 (81,000 sq ft) section of the museum.[10][11] Some newly-restored pieces will be displayed for the first time, such as the second solar ship of Khufu,[12] the collection of Queen Hetepheres (mother of King Khufu),[13] and the collection of Yuya and Thuya (parents of Queen Tiye).
The museum covers a total area of 500,000 m2 (5,400,000 sq ft),[14][15] with a built-up area of 167,000 m2 (1,800,000 sq ft)[16] and floor area of 81,000 m2 (870,000 sq ft).[17] It will also host permanent exhibition galleries, temporary exhibitions, special exhibitions.