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Zayed National Museum | متحف زايد الوطني

Museum · Al Saadiyat Island ·

Zayed National Museum | متحف زايد الوطني

Museum · Al Saadiyat Island ·
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"Designed by Lord Norman Foster and scheduled to open in late November 2025 on Saadiyat Island, this museum traces the history of the UAE while projecting its future and contributes to Abu Dhabi’s museum district ambitions." - Arati Menon, Megan Spurrell

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Iconic museum showcasing UAE history, culture, and Sheikh Zayed's legacy

stunning architecture
interactive exhibits
cultural landmark
welcoming staff
family friendly
beautifully curated
educational experience
peace and coexistence
Google Rating
4.7 (982)
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Restroom
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Zayed National Museum | متحف زايد الوطني by null
Zayed National Museum | متحف زايد الوطني by null
Zayed National Museum | متحف زايد الوطني by null
Zayed National Museum | متحف زايد الوطني by null
Zayed National Museum | متحف زايد الوطني by null
Zayed National Museum | متحف زايد الوطني by null
Zayed National Museum | متحف زايد الوطني by null
Zayed National Museum | متحف زايد الوطني by null
Zayed National Museum | متحف زايد الوطني by null
Zayed National Museum | متحف زايد الوطني by null
Zayed National Museum | متحف زايد الوطني by null
Zayed National Museum | متحف زايد الوطني by null
Zayed National Museum | متحف زايد الوطني by null
Zayed National Museum | متحف زايد الوطني by null
Zayed National Museum | متحف زايد الوطني by null
Zayed National Museum | متحف زايد الوطني by null
Zayed National Museum | متحف زايد الوطني by null
Zayed National Museum | متحف زايد الوطني by null
Zayed National Museum | متحف زايد الوطني by null
Zayed National Museum | متحف زايد الوطني by null
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Information

Iconic museum showcasing UAE history, culture, and Sheikh Zayed's legacy

stunning architecture
interactive exhibits
cultural landmark
welcoming staff
family friendly
beautifully curated
educational experience
peace and coexistence
Google Rating
4.7 (982)
Featured in Conde Nast Traveler
Featured in
Placeholder

Al Saadiyat Island - Cultural District - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates Get directions

Restroom
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Zayed National Museum | متحف زايد الوطني by null
Zayed National Museum | متحف زايد الوطني by null
Zayed National Museum | متحف زايد الوطني by null
Zayed National Museum | متحف زايد الوطني by null
Zayed National Museum | متحف زايد الوطني by null
Zayed National Museum | متحف زايد الوطني by null
Zayed National Museum | متحف زايد الوطني by null
Zayed National Museum | متحف زايد الوطني by null
Zayed National Museum | متحف زايد الوطني by null
Zayed National Museum | متحف زايد الوطني by null
Zayed National Museum | متحف زايد الوطني by null
Zayed National Museum | متحف زايد الوطني by null
Zayed National Museum | متحف زايد الوطني by null
Zayed National Museum | متحف زايد الوطني by null
Zayed National Museum | متحف زايد الوطني by null
Zayed National Museum | متحف زايد الوطني by null
Zayed National Museum | متحف زايد الوطني by null
Zayed National Museum | متحف زايد الوطني by null
Zayed National Museum | متحف زايد الوطني by null
Zayed National Museum | متحف زايد الوطني by null
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