Nov 1 – The GEM of Giza: The Grand Egyptian Museum Gala Livestream
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. 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) from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm. Space is limited, so please register here to reserve your seat: https://myumi.ch/y1j5y.
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.
