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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 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, the North African Students Association, and the Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies.
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.
This free, public event takes place in Auditorium C of Angell Hall (435 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109). 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, the North African Students Association, and the Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies.
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.
| Building: | Angell Hall |
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| Event Type: | Livestream / Virtual |
| Tags: | Africa, Ancient Egypt, Anthropology, Archaeology, Art History, Culture, egypt, excavation, Exhibition, Free, History, Museum, Tour, Virtual |
| Source: | Happening @ Michigan from Kelsey Museum of Archaeology, Museum Studies Program, Department of Middle East Studies, Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies, Museum of Anthropological Archaeology, Archaeology at Michigan |
