The Grand Stair invites museum visitors to the main exhibition spaces. This principle route is further highlighted by pools of bright daylight. A smaller staircase leads the visitor up to Conference and Education Centers . The Nile Park descends into the Entrance Court , indicating the opportunity available to the visitor to explore the landscape beyond. VIP, researcher and children ’ s gallery visitors may proceed directly to their destination via Entrance Court .

The exhibition to Grand Stair is ordered by the chronological grid. This exhibition brings the visitor from modernity, which is Cairo , back in time to antiquity at the top of the stairs, which is the view to the pyramid complex. From this pyramid outlook, the visitor enters the permanent exhibition spaces. The Grand Stair is flanked by Temporary Exhibition, Children ’ Gallery and researcher ’ s entrance.

Moving toward Grand Stair

The Grand Staircase presents a Pharoinic timeline in the most dramatic setting

Using the Grand Staircase as a display area for heavies as well as a rest area for visitors

View from entrance to Grand Stair

2&3 Grand Stair Glazed Screen Environmental Barrier