> Source: https://worldmuseumguide.org/new-museums/2026/ — updated 2026-09-25. Markdown mirror generated at build time from the same content as the HTML page. Title: New Museums in 2026

# 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.

## [Grand Egyptian Museum](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/grand-egyptian-museum/)

Giza, Egypt

Long-awaited opening near the Giza pyramids — Tutankhamun collection in a purpose-built museum.

[Visitor guide →](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/grand-egyptian-museum/)

## [M+ Hong Kong](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/m-plus-hong-kong/)

Hong Kong, China

Asia's largest museum of visual culture — contemporary art, design, and moving image.

[Visitor guide →](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/m-plus-hong-kong/)

## [National Museum of Qatar](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/national-museum-of-qatar/)

Doha, Qatar

Jean Nouvel's desert-rose architecture housing Qatar's national collection.

[Visitor guide →](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/national-museum-of-qatar/)

## [Munch Museum](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/munch-museum/)

Oslo, Norway

Dedicated to Edvard Munch — The Scream and the full artist archive in a waterfront building.

[Visitor guide →](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/munch-museum/)

## [Zeitz MOCAA](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/zeitz-mocaa/)

Cape Town, South Africa

Africa's largest contemporary art museum in a converted grain silo at the V&A Waterfront.

[Visitor guide →](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/zeitz-mocaa/)

## Frequently asked questions

### What major museums opened in 2026?

Grand Egyptian Museum, M+ Hong Kong, National Museum of Qatar, Munch Museum, Zeitz MOCAA.