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Modern architectural exterior of Zayed National Museum with distinctive curved white ribbed structures, surrounded by palm tr
Zayed National Museum illuminated at night with three sail-shaped white structures and palm trees surrounding the contemporar
Modern circular interior of Zayed National Museum featuring concentric rings on ceiling with ambient lighting and minimalist
Modern architectural exterior of Zayed National Museum with distinctive curved white ribbed structures, surrounded by palm tr
Modern architectural exterior of Zayed National Museum with distinctive curved white ribbed structures, surrounded by palm tr

Zayed National Museum

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Operating Hours

Mon -Thurs (10:00 am -06:30 pm ) Fri -Sun (10:00 am -08:30 pm)

Instant Confirmation

Instant Tour Confirmation will be Provided.

Mobile Voucher Accepted

Use your phone or print your voucher

Non Refundable

English

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  • Explore the UAE's history at Zayed National Museum on Saadiyat Island.
  • See Sheikh Zayed's legacy through dedicated galleries displaying his personal belongings, footage, and photographs.
  • Walk through the nation's story via diverse artefacts, exhibits, and interactive displays.
  • Admire Lord Norman Foster's museum design and the Al Masar Garden, with its working falaj irrigation system.
  • Discover permanent galleries covering 300,000 years of human history within the Saadiyat Cultural District.
  • Entry to Zayed National Museum Abu Dhabi
  • Complimentary parking
  • Free Wi-Fi and secure locker storage
  • Personal expenses such as shopping and dining
  • Food and drinks
  1. You will receive instant confirmation of your booking
  2. Show your voucher on your phone at the museum entrance, or bring a printed copy

Zayed National Museum sits within Abu Dhabi's Saadiyat Cultural District, alongside the Louvre Abu Dhabi and Guggenheim Abu Dhabi. Designed by Lord Norman Foster, it traces the UAE's history and the legacy of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan through permanent galleries covering 300,000 years of human presence in the region.

Your visit begins at the Al Masar Garden, where indigenous landscaping, a working falaj irrigation system, and multisensory installations set out a timeline of Sheikh Zayed's life and the nation's development. Inside, dedicated galleries such as Our Beginning display his personal photographs, film footage, and letters, tracing his path from his early years in Al Ain to the unification of the Emirates. The permanent galleries continue with archaeological finds, Iron Age artefacts, Islamic heritage, maritime trade, and displays on traditional Emirati life, combining objects and interactive exhibits into a single walk through the country's past.

Enhance your trip by pairing your Zayed Museum visit with Louvre Abu Dhabi tickets. Alternatively, add to your exploration of the capital’s history and culture with Qasr Al Hosn Abu Dhabi tickets.

  • Bring a valid photo ID or passport, as it must be shown at the entrance
  • There is no refund for partly used services
  • The museum is located in the Cultural District on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
  • The museum is open Monday to Thursday from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm, and Friday to Sunday from 10:00 am to 8:30 pm
  • Check the official museum website for the latest operating hours before your visit, as timings can change
  • Entry includes complimentary parking, free Wi-Fi, and secure locker storage
  • Instant confirmation is provided at the time of booking
  • Booking confirmation and support are provided in English
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Frequently asked questions

Zayed National Museum is a museum on Abu Dhabi's Saadiyat Island dedicated to the UAE's history and the legacy of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, told through permanent galleries covering 300,000 years of human presence in the region.
The museum is located in the Cultural District on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, alongside other institutions such as the Louvre Abu Dhabi and Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, within the same easily walkable district.
The museum was designed by the architect Lord Norman Foster, and its layout includes the outdoor Al Masar Garden alongside the main exhibition galleries and permanent collections inside the building itself.
Inside, you will find the Al Masar Garden with a working falaj irrigation system, galleries dedicated to Sheikh Zayed's life including personal photographs and letters, and permanent exhibits covering archaeology, Islamic heritage, maritime trade, and traditional Emirati life.

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USD 28.59