Zayed National Museum is the national museum of the United Arab Emirates. It tells the story of the country and of its Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, across six permanent galleries covering ancient and modern history, plus Al Masar Garden outdoors. The building, by Foster + Partners, is shaped after the wings of a falcon in flight. WAM reports that the museum opened on 3 December 2025.
The official visit page lists hours of 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, with last entry one hour before closing. Parking and Wi-Fi are free, cloakrooms are available, large luggage is not allowed and visitors should dress modestly. Tickets, including a Museums Pass combined with Louvre Abu Dhabi and Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, are sold on zayednationalmuseum.ae/en/ticketing.
Sources: zayednationalmuseum.ae/en/visit, zayednationalmuseum.ae/en/ticketing, wam.ae. Last checked 7 November 2026.
- Address: Saadiyat Cultural District, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
- Hours: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, last entry one hour before closing (zayednationalmuseum.ae, checked 7 Nov 2026).
- How to Reach: In Saadiyat Cultural District beside Louvre Abu Dhabi and Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi. Taxi or app cab from the city; the museum lists free parking.
- Phone: 600 56 55 66
- Website: https://zayednationalmuseum.ae/en/visit
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