Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza

Internationally renowned architecture firm heneghan peng architects celebrates the official completion of its design of the Grand Egyptian Museum. Located just over one mile away from the Pyramids of Giza, the Museum is a testament to the longevity and scale of ancient Egyptian civilization and its enduring influences.

Grand Egyptian Museum Building in Giza

Designed to house 100,000 artifacts, the Museum is the largest in the world dedicated to a single civilization. The full completion is marked by the opening of the Tutankhamen gallery, which will display the entire collection of over 5,000 artifacts to the public for the first time. heneghan peng designed the Museum in direct relation to the positioning of the pyramids, thoughtfully bridging the gap between history and modernity.

heneghan peng was awarded the project in 2003 after the Egyptian Ministry of Culture launched the largest architectural competition in the world for a completed building to date, calling for submissions to design a world-class museum on a prestigious site overlooking the pyramids. heneghan peng’s design triumphed over 1,556 other entries from 82 different countries, marking a significant achievement for the Ireland-based firm. heneghan peng worked in joint venture with Arup and Buro Happold to create a global team of architects and engineers that brought the project to life. Full credits can be found below.

“Designing a museum of this caliber, in such close proximity to a landmark as monumental and symbolic as the pyramids, is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” said Róisín Heneghan, Founding Partner at heneghan peng architects. “Our design works to strengthen that connection to history and place, providing a home for some never-before-seen artifacts that rests upon the very land from which they were created. The result is an experience that evokes a sense of awe at the breadth and depth of ancient Egypt’s fascinating history in a way that feels both modern and timeless.”