Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi

Saadiyat Island museum covering the history of the universe and life on Earth, with dinosaur fossils and meteorites.

Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, in Saadiyat Cultural District, traces the story of the universe and of life on Earth. The National's visitor guide highlights Stan, a Tyrannosaurus rex fossil, a fragment of the Murchison meteorite and children's play and education zones.

The official visit page lists hours of 10:00 am to 6:30 pm Monday to Thursday and 10:00 am to 8:30 pm Friday to Sunday, with last entry 45 minutes before closing. The museum's site notes an early 3:00 pm closing on 14 November 2026. The National reported general admission at AED 70 with free entry for under 18s; confirm current prices and book a timeslot on nhmad.ae.

Lockers, a prayer room, free Wi-Fi and nursing rooms are listed on site. Sources: nhmad.ae/en/visit-us, nhmad.ae/en/contact-us, thenationalnews.com visitor guide. Last checked 7 November 2026.

  • Address: Jacques Chirac Street, Saadiyat Cultural District, Abu Dhabi
  • Hours: Mon to Thu 10:00 am to 6:30 pm; Fri to Sun 10:00 am to 8:30 pm; last entry 45 minutes before closing. Closes early at 3:00 pm on 14 November 2026 (nhmad.ae).
  • How to Reach: In Saadiyat Cultural District, next to teamLab Phenomena and close to Louvre Abu Dhabi and Zayed National Museum. Taxi or app cab is easiest.
  • Phone: +971 600 56 55 66; info@nhmad.ae
  • Website: https://www.nhmad.ae/en/visit-us

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