Grand Egyptian Museum
Giza, Egypt
Long-awaited opening near the Giza pyramids — Tutankhamun collection in a purpose-built museum.
Visitor guide →New Museums in 2026
Major museum openings and significant expansions expected in 2026 — from new buildings to long-awaited renovations.
Quick answer
World Museum Guide tracks 5 major museum openings and expansions in 2026 — from new buildings to long-awaited renovations. Each entry below notes the city, what's changing, and links the full visitor guide where we already cover the institution. Opening dates can shift; check official sites before travelling.
M+ Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China
Asia's largest museum of visual culture — contemporary art, design, and moving image.
Visitor guide →National Museum of Qatar
Doha, Qatar
Jean Nouvel's desert-rose architecture housing Qatar's national collection.
Visitor guide →Munch Museum
Oslo, Norway
Dedicated to Edvard Munch — The Scream and the full artist archive in a waterfront building.
Visitor guide →Zeitz MOCAA
Cape Town, South Africa
Africa's largest contemporary art museum in a converted grain silo at the V&A Waterfront.
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