Please note: Registration for this event is now closed.

On November 1, 2025, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) will hold a gala opening attended by queens, kings, and presidents from around the world. The long-awaited GEM will showcase the splendors of Egypt’s deep history, including the complete collection from the tomb of King Tutankhamun, in a $1 billion state-of-the-art facility. If you can’t be there in person, please join us for an exclusive livestream of the festivities, including tours of the museum’s as-yet unseen galleries. Be among the first people in the world to experience the splendors of the GEM at the region’s only official livestream event.

This free, public event takes place in Auditorium C of Angell Hall (435 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109). Space is limited, so advance registration is required.

The GEM livestream is sponsored by the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology, the Department of Middle East Studies, the U-M Museum of Anthropological Archaeology, the Museum Studies Program, and the North African Students Association. It is made possible through collaboration with the Egyptian Embassy and the Egyptian Cultural and Educational Bureau in Washington, DC.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessing this event, please visit our accessibility page at https://myumi.ch/zwPkd or contact the education office by calling (734) 647-4167. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.