A cultural escape awaits at the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi
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Looking for your next adventure? The Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi is now open in Saadiyat Cultural District, and it’s packed with jaw-dropping exhibits, globally significant collections and immersive storytelling.
Just a short trip from Saudi Arabia, it’s the perfect spot to explore, snap Insta-worthy photos, and soak up a dose of culture and wonder.
Get ready to dive into Nature’s Greatest Story
The largest museum of its kind in the region, the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi aims to take visitors on a journey through 13.8 billion years of natural history.
The Evolving World – Age of Mammals
This world-leading cultural and scientific destination explores the story of the Universe and life on Earth from the Big Bang to the rise of humans, including the evolution of dinosaurs and the planet’s biodiversity.
Key highlights include “Stan”, a nearly complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, a 25-metre female blue whale, and the Murchison Meteorite, a specimen that witnessed the formation of our planet and contains 7-billion-year-old grains formed even before our solar system.
Ash Shaqqah 002 Meteorite
Across the galleries, the natural history of the Arabian Peninsula is central to the museum’s narrative, highlighting the region’s unique contribution to Earth’s story. Among the most remarkable discoveries found in Abu Dhabi is an extinct species of elephant known as Stegotetrabelodon emiratus.
This ancient member of the Elephantidae family was distinguished by tusks in both its upper and lower jaws – a rare trait unseen in modern elephants – offering visitors a glimpse into the evolutionary journey of these creatures and reflecting the region’s rich natural heritage.
The Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi also hosts two temporary international exhibitions: The March of the Triceratops, featuring the world’s only touring Triceratops herd, and the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 61, showcasing global nature photography.
March of the Triceratops
From awe-inspiring permanent galleries to thrilling temporary exhibitions, the museum promises a journey of discovery, curiosity and wonder.
So, whether you’re a history buff, a nature lover, or just looking for a new adventure, the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi is calling.
Location: Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Cultural District, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Timings: Mon to Thurs 10am to 6.30pm, Fri to Sun 10am to 8.30pm
Tickets:
- AED 70– Adults
- AED 45.5 – Fazaa/Esaad card holders
- AED 32.5 – UAE university students aged 18+ (with valid ID)
- AED 32.5 – UAE-employed teachers (with valid ID)
- AED 32.5 – UAE Military and Homat Al Watan
- Complimentary – Children under the age of 18
- Complimentary – People of Determination and their companions
- Complimentary – UAE-based Seniors aged 60+
- Complimentary – Journalists on assignment, ICOM/ICOMOS members
Images: Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi
