The Tut collection is on display in a 7,500 m2 section of the museum.

Some newly-restored pieces will be displayed for the first time, such as the second solar ship of Khufu, the collection of Queen Hetepheres (mother of King Khufu),and the collection of Yuya and Thuya (parents of Queen Tiye).

The museum extends over a total area of 500,000 m2(5,381,955 sq ft), with a built-up area of 167,000 m2[16] (1,797,573 sq ft) and floor area of 81,000 m2[17] (872,000 m2). It will also host permanent exhibition galleries, temporary exhibitions, special exhibitions, a children’s museum, and virtual and large-format screens with a total floor area of 32,000 m2.