Zayed National Museum in Saadiyat Cultural District — Activity

Activity · Saadiyat Cultural District · $ · GREAT FOR KIDS

Zayed National Museum

★ 4.8 · 2555 on Google

Open · Closes 20:00

The UAE's history stretches from early human settlements to the ideas and determination of Sheikh Zayed. Six permanent galleries, the ancient Abu Dhabi Pearl and a full-scale reconstruction of a 4,000-year-old Magan boat turn a national story into things you can actually stand beside. It's a magnificent introduction for visitors, and just as worthwhile for residents who think they already know the history.

Good to know

Falcon-wing architectureSix permanent galleriesThe Abu Dhabi PearlReconstructed Magan boatAl Masar GardenUnder-18s free+1 more

Family-friendly

Pram friendlyEasy parkingAccessible

What to expect

01Six galleries charting 300,000 years of UAE history
02Ancient Abu Dhabi Pearl and reconstructed Magan boat
03Open daily 10am–8pm; last admission 7pm

★ WHAT WE'D DO

“Begin in the central atrium with the striking Magan boat, then follow the permanent galleries in sequence. Leave time to walk Al Masar Garden and take in the falcon-inspired building from outside. Allow at least two hours.”

♥ LOCAL TIP

“Adult tickets are AED 70, with free admission for under-18s. The last entry is at 7pm, an hour before the museum closes, so a late booking leaves limited gallery time. Free visitor parking is available. Look at the combined Saadiyat museum passes if you plan a second museum.”

The details

AddressSaadiyat Cultural District, Al Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Phone+971 600 565566

Websitezayednationalmuseum.ae/

Hours

Mon

10:00 – 20:00

Tue

10:00 – 20:00

Wed

10:00 – 20:00

Thu