Will the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) open before August?
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The Grand Egyptian Museum will be the largest archaeological museum in the world. Opening is delayed and currently no official date is provided.

It needs to be open for the general public. Currently private tours are available but that does not count as "open".

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There seems to be a "soft" opening:

The Egyptian government has quietly launched a soft opening, announcing it on Facebook, and admission is only 1000 Egyptian pounds for foreigners — around $30 or so. (Cheaper for Egyptians.)

You won’t get to see all the exhibition halls in this 120-acre behemoth, because they’re still being built. But you will be able to check out some of the main areas, including the massive atrium, gift shop and restaurants.

You’ll have to wait for the grand opening, someday, to see the Tutankhamun Hall with its 5,000 artifacts taken from his tomb, the Grand Staircase, the interactive exhibition hall, the Khufu Boat Museum and other areas.

The "grand opening" mentioned here is necessary for a YES.