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Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi

Explore 13.8 billion years of natural history at the region’s largest institution of its kind, opening on November 22 in the Saadiyat Cultural District. From Stan the T. rex to rare meteorites, ancient UAE fossils, immersive climate galleries, and future-world explorations, the museum offers a spectacular journey through Earth’s past, present, and future.

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Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi
National History Museum Abu Dhabi exterior with visitors and greenery.
Dinosaur skeleton exhibit at National History Museum Abu Dhabi.
Aerial view of National History Museum Abu Dhabi with modern architecture and waterfront.
National History Museum Abu Dhabi exterior at sunset with waterfront and visitors.
Aerial view of National History Museum Abu Dhabi at sunset, surrounded by water and cityscape.
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Aerial view of National History Museum Abu Dhabi at sunset with surrounding landscape.
National History Museum Abu Dhabi exterior with visitors and greenery.
Exterior of National History Museum Abu Dhabi at sunset with waterfront and visitors.
Aerial view of National History Museum Abu Dhabi with modern architecture and waterfront.
Aerial view of the National History Museum Abu Dhabi illuminated at night.
Dinosaur skeleton exhibit at National History Museum Abu Dhabi.
Extended validity
Flexible duration
  • Journey through 13.8 billion years of Earth's story, from the Big Bang to the future of our planet, at the new Natural History Museum in Abu Dhabi.

  • Your entry includes access to all main exhibitions, select free temporary exhibits, and the Atrium public space.

  • See displays like the T. rex skeleton ‘Stan’, a 25-meter blue whale specimen, and rare meteorites.

  • The museum’s architecture is inspired by natural rock formations, blending seamlessly with Saadiyat Island’s landscape.

More details

  • Journey through 13.8 billion years of Earth's story, from the Big Bang to the future of our planet, at the new Natural History Museum in Abu Dhabi.

  • Your entry includes access to all main exhibitions, select free temporary exhibits, and the Atrium public space.

  • See displays like the T. rex skeleton ‘Stan’, a 25-meter blue whale specimen, and rare meteorites.

  • The museum’s architecture is inspired by natural rock formations, blending seamlessly with Saadiyat Island’s landscape.

from
AED 70
Zayed National Museum exterior with UAE flag in Abu Dhabi.
Kids observing exhibits at Zayed National Museum.
Mom and child viewing exhibits at Zayed National Museum.
Curved architectural detail of Zayed National Museum exterior in Abu Dhabi.
Staircase inside Zayed National Museum with modern design elements.
Visitors exploring exhibits at Zayed National Museum, Abu Dhabi.
Visitors viewing maritime exhibits at Zayed National Museum, featuring a large traditional wooden ship.
Curved ceiling and architectural details inside Zayed National Museum.
Curved architectural detail of Zayed National Museum exterior in Abu Dhabi.
Zayed National Museum exterior with unique architectural design in Abu Dhabi.
Extended validity
1 hr
  • Journey through 300,000 years of UAE history at the Zayed National Museum, where you can see both ancient artefacts and modern innovations.

  • Entry includes access to six permanent galleries, a temporary exhibition, Al Masar Garden, and interactive educational zones.

  • Explore hands-on exhibits with smart glass technology, immersive soundscapes, and digital storytelling throughout the museum.

  • Al Masar Garden’s 600-metre outdoor gallery connects desert, oasis, and urban landscapes for a unique sensory experience.

  • See highlights like the 4,000-year-old Magan Boat, rare Blue Quran folios, and the Abu Dhabi Pearl.

More details

  • Journey through 300,000 years of UAE history at the Zayed National Museum, where you can see both ancient artefacts and modern innovations.

  • Entry includes access to six permanent galleries, a temporary exhibition, Al Masar Garden, and interactive educational zones.

  • Explore hands-on exhibits with smart glass technology, immersive soundscapes, and digital storytelling throughout the museum.

  • Al Masar Garden’s 600-metre outdoor gallery connects desert, oasis, and urban landscapes for a unique sensory experience.

  • See highlights like the 4,000-year-old Magan Boat, rare Blue Quran folios, and the Abu Dhabi Pearl.

from
AED 70
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