Zayed National Museum
Dedicated to the life of Sheikh Zayed, the National Museum brings the history and culture of the nation to life. Find the best way to visit here with exclusive ticket bundles that include nearby museums and tours, all with flexible booking options.
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Explore artefacts dating back over 300,000 years at the Zayed National Museum, where ancient history sits alongside modern innovation.
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Entry includes access to six permanent galleries, a temporary exhibition, Al Masar Garden, and interactive educational zones.
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Explore hands-on exhibits with smart glass technology, immersive soundscapes, and digital storytelling throughout the museum.
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Al Masar Garden’s 600-metre outdoor gallery connects desert, oasis, and urban landscapes for a unique sensory experience.
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See highlights like the 4,000-year-old Magan Boat, rare Blue Quran folios, and the Abu Dhabi Pearl.
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Explore artefacts dating back over 300,000 years at the Zayed National Museum, where ancient history sits alongside modern innovation.
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Entry includes access to six permanent galleries, a temporary exhibition, Al Masar Garden, and interactive educational zones.
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Explore hands-on exhibits with smart glass technology, immersive soundscapes, and digital storytelling throughout the museum.
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Al Masar Garden’s 600-metre outdoor gallery connects desert, oasis, and urban landscapes for a unique sensory experience.
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See highlights like the 4,000-year-old Magan Boat, rare Blue Quran folios, and the Abu Dhabi Pearl.
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See two Abu Dhabi highlights in one day — interactive digital art at teamLab Phenomena and UAE’s culture at Zayed National Museum.
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Explore interactive digital worlds where light, motion, and art react to your presence in ever-changing installations at teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi.
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Look at rare artifacts, immersive exhibits, and galleries that chart the UAE’s journey from ancient times to today at Zayed National Museum.
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See two Abu Dhabi highlights in one day — interactive digital art at teamLab Phenomena and UAE’s culture at Zayed National Museum.
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Explore interactive digital worlds where light, motion, and art react to your presence in ever-changing installations at teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi.
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Look at rare artifacts, immersive exhibits, and galleries that chart the UAE’s journey from ancient times to today at Zayed National Museum.
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Unlock entry to both the Zayed National Museum and the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi with this value combo, plus complimentary Wi-Fi at both.
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Explore 300,000 years of UAE history at Zayed National Museum, featuring six galleries, interactive exhibits, and Al Masar Garden.
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Learn the story of Earth across 13.8 billion years, with T. rex ‘Stan’, a blue whale, and rare meteorites at the Natural History Museum.
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Wander Al Masar Garden’s 600-metre outdoor gallery, connecting desert, oasis, and city landscapes in one sensory journey.
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Enjoy access to main exhibitions and select temporary exhibits at both museums, perfect for curious minds and families alike.
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Unlock entry to both the Zayed National Museum and the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi with this value combo, plus complimentary Wi-Fi at both.
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Explore 300,000 years of UAE history at Zayed National Museum, featuring six galleries, interactive exhibits, and Al Masar Garden.
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Learn the story of Earth across 13.8 billion years, with T. rex ‘Stan’, a blue whale, and rare meteorites at the Natural History Museum.
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Wander Al Masar Garden’s 600-metre outdoor gallery, connecting desert, oasis, and city landscapes in one sensory journey.
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Enjoy access to main exhibitions and select temporary exhibits at both museums, perfect for curious minds and families alike.
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Enjoy entry to The Butterfly Gardens Abu Dhabi and teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi with this convenient, value-saving combo ticket.
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Step into climate-controlled bio-domes and wander among 10,000 butterflies, lush greenery, and unique wildlife encounters.
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Dive into interactive digital art at teamLab Phenomena, where light, motion, and touch blend for a truly immersive experience.
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Access educational exhibits on butterfly life cycles, conservation, and a koi fish feeding experience.
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Family-friendly amenities and children’s activity areas make this combo perfect for all ages.
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Enjoy entry to The Butterfly Gardens Abu Dhabi and teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi with this convenient, value-saving combo ticket.
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Step into climate-controlled bio-domes and wander among 10,000 butterflies, lush greenery, and unique wildlife encounters.
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Dive into interactive digital art at teamLab Phenomena, where light, motion, and touch blend for a truly immersive experience.
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Access educational exhibits on butterfly life cycles, conservation, and a koi fish feeding experience.
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Family-friendly amenities and children’s activity areas make this combo perfect for all ages.
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Enjoy entry to Zayed National Museum and The Butterfly Gardens Abu Dhabi, with access to galleries, bio-domes, and interactive exhibits.
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Discover artefacts spanning 300,000 years, hands-on displays, and the lush Al Masar Garden at Zayed National Museum.
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Step into climate-controlled bio-domes and walk among 10,000 butterflies in Abu Dhabi’s first immersive butterfly sanctuary.
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Encounter wildlife including sloths, caiman crocodiles, bearcats, koi fish, and exotic insects at Butterfly Gardens Abu Dhabi.
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Explore educational exhibits on butterfly life cycles and conservation, plus a koi fish feeding experience.
More details
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Enjoy entry to Zayed National Museum and The Butterfly Gardens Abu Dhabi, with access to galleries, bio-domes, and interactive exhibits.
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Discover artefacts spanning 300,000 years, hands-on displays, and the lush Al Masar Garden at Zayed National Museum.
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Step into climate-controlled bio-domes and walk among 10,000 butterflies in Abu Dhabi’s first immersive butterfly sanctuary.
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Encounter wildlife including sloths, caiman crocodiles, bearcats, koi fish, and exotic insects at Butterfly Gardens Abu Dhabi.
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Explore educational exhibits on butterfly life cycles and conservation, plus a koi fish feeding experience.
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Enjoy skip-the-line entry to Louvre Abu Dhabi and Zayed National Museum, with access to all permanent and temporary exhibitions.
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See 12,000 years of art beneath the Louvre’s iconic dome, and let kids explore the interactive Children’s Museum for free.
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Discover 300,000 years of UAE history at Zayed National Museum, featuring ancient artefacts, digital storytelling, and immersive soundscapes.
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Wander Al Masar Garden’s 600-metre outdoor gallery, connecting desert, oasis, and city landscapes in one sensory journey.
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See rare treasures like the Magan Boat, Blue Quran folios, and the Abu Dhabi Pearl—history and innovation under one roof.
More details
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Enjoy skip-the-line entry to Louvre Abu Dhabi and Zayed National Museum, with access to all permanent and temporary exhibitions.
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See 12,000 years of art beneath the Louvre’s iconic dome, and let kids explore the interactive Children’s Museum for free.
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Discover 300,000 years of UAE history at Zayed National Museum, featuring ancient artefacts, digital storytelling, and immersive soundscapes.
-
Wander Al Masar Garden’s 600-metre outdoor gallery, connecting desert, oasis, and city landscapes in one sensory journey.
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See rare treasures like the Magan Boat, Blue Quran folios, and the Abu Dhabi Pearl—history and innovation under one roof.
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Explore a digital wonderland at teamLab Phenomena, where interactive art installations respond to touch, motion, and the environment in real time.
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Wander through dreamlike spaces where walls glow, light flows, and boundaries between the digital and physical world dissolve into a seamless experience.
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Engage with the exhibit "Levitation Void," where a floating black sphere hovers and reacts to your presence, creating a surreal visual experience.
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Step into "Massless Suns and Dark Suns," an immersive world of glowing and shadowed spheres that challenge your perception of space and movement.
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Opt for the Art Undistracted adults-only timeslot, available every Monday through Thursday from 6pm to 10pm. Designed for guests aged 18 and above, this exclusive evening entry offers a tranquil, crowd-free atmosphere.
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Explore a digital wonderland at teamLab Phenomena, where interactive art installations respond to touch, motion, and the environment in real time.
-
Wander through dreamlike spaces where walls glow, light flows, and boundaries between the digital and physical world dissolve into a seamless experience.
-
Engage with the exhibit "Levitation Void," where a floating black sphere hovers and reacts to your presence, creating a surreal visual experience.
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Step into "Massless Suns and Dark Suns," an immersive world of glowing and shadowed spheres that challenge your perception of space and movement.
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Opt for the Art Undistracted adults-only timeslot, available every Monday through Thursday from 6pm to 10pm. Designed for guests aged 18 and above, this exclusive evening entry offers a tranquil, crowd-free atmosphere.
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Visit the largest aquarium in the Middle East, the National Aquarium of Abu Dhabi, and see 35,000 aquatic animals and birds across 10 themed zones.
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Whether you want to learn about the aquarium's turtle rehabilitation efforts or the UAE's history as a pearl-diving community, the aquarium is your go-to destination.
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Explore the sunken wrecks of the Red Sea, where corals and tropical fish have made their homes, and see lobsters and sea sponges in the Atlantic Caves.
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Upgrade your ticket to include a glass bridge walk or a glass bottom boat tour, or go for the all-access pass which also includes a behind-the-scenes guided tour.
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Fun fact: Nearly all the sea turtles at the aquarium are rescues. Once they are rehabilitated, they are released back into the Arabian Sea.
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Visit the largest aquarium in the Middle East, the National Aquarium of Abu Dhabi, and see 35,000 aquatic animals and birds across 10 themed zones.
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Whether you want to learn about the aquarium's turtle rehabilitation efforts or the UAE's history as a pearl-diving community, the aquarium is your go-to destination.
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Explore the sunken wrecks of the Red Sea, where corals and tropical fish have made their homes, and see lobsters and sea sponges in the Atlantic Caves.
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Upgrade your ticket to include a glass bridge walk or a glass bottom boat tour, or go for the all-access pass which also includes a behind-the-scenes guided tour.
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Fun fact: Nearly all the sea turtles at the aquarium are rescues. Once they are rehabilitated, they are released back into the Arabian Sea.
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Gain access to the Qasr Al Watan, a cultural landmark in Abu Dhabi, and admire its architecture – a testimony of Arabian craftsmanship.
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Spend some time at the Qasr Al Watan Library, which has books on diverse topics including archeology, history, and more. Click pictures with the horses during Horse Patrol.
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Marvel at the lush green gardens that surround the palace and enjoy the light and sound show, which features UAE's story in three acts; past, present, and future.
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Take some Instagrammable pictures with the beautiful falcon and learn interesting facts about them at the palace's main door.
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Fun fact: Qasr Al Watan is the Presidential Palace of the United Arab Emirates and the meetings of the Federal Supreme Council and the Council of Ministers are held here.
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Gain access to the Qasr Al Watan, a cultural landmark in Abu Dhabi, and admire its architecture – a testimony of Arabian craftsmanship.
-
Spend some time at the Qasr Al Watan Library, which has books on diverse topics including archeology, history, and more. Click pictures with the horses during Horse Patrol.
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Marvel at the lush green gardens that surround the palace and enjoy the light and sound show, which features UAE's story in three acts; past, present, and future.
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Take some Instagrammable pictures with the beautiful falcon and learn interesting facts about them at the palace's main door.
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Fun fact: Qasr Al Watan is the Presidential Palace of the United Arab Emirates and the meetings of the Federal Supreme Council and the Council of Ministers are held here.
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About Zayed National Museum
Zayed National Museum is the national museum of the United Arab Emirates, located in the cultural heart of Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Island. Opened on 3 December 2025, it celebrates the life, vision, and legacy of the UAE’s founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, through immersive galleries that connect visitors with the nation’s history, identity, people, and environment.
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