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Saadiyat Island's natural history museum, covering the history of the earth itself rather than of the Emirates — deep time, geology, evolution and the science being done now.
Highlights
- Deep time, geology and evolution — the earth rather than the Emirates
- Meteorite material older than the planet, and fossil specimens
- Live research exhibits alongside the displays
- Interactive children's zones built properly, not a corner with a screen
- In the Saadiyat cultural district beside the Louvre and Zayed National Museum
Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi Entry Ticket: Key Facts
| Price | From $16 per person |
|---|---|
| Duration | Flexible |
| Languages | English |
| Tour type | Entry Ticket |
| Booking | Direct with the local operator — no OTA markup |
Full description
Saadiyat Island's natural history museum, covering the history of the earth itself rather than of the Emirates — deep time, geology, evolution and the science being done now.
The collection runs from meteorite material older than the planet through fossil specimens to interactive galleries on how the science is actually done. There are research exhibits alongside the displays, which is unusual: you can see the work rather than only its conclusions.
The children's zones are genuinely built for children rather than being a corner with a screen, and this is one of the better family attractions in Abu Dhabi for that reason.
Allow two hours, more with children who engage.
It sits in the Saadiyat cultural district alongside Louvre Abu Dhabi and the Zayed National Museum, so a single day on the island can reasonably cover two of the three. Trying all three in one day is possible and is a lot of museum.
Fully indoors and air-conditioned, which makes it a solid choice for the middle of a summer day when the outdoor options are unusable.
Includes
- Access to unique collections
- Immersive experiences
- Interactive kids’ zones
- Scientific research exhibits
Excludes
- Guided Tour
Important information
Meeting point
GCM4+FM Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Know before you go
- Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts
- Please bring a valid ID or passport for entry
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Traveler Reviews
I visited this museum mostly because of its stunning architecture and I was not disappointed. The whole building make a huge impression! Highly recommend for all architecture enthusiasts and geeks!
Extraordinary building, breathtaking architecture and touching and very modern exhibitions. We spent almost three hours there, including coffee break and walking on the roof of the building. Also garden in front is stunning and interesting. Surely this museum will win any architectural and museum award this year!
Graham was helpful in the sale of gifts Second floor was misleading the direction you had to walk through the exhibitions. Needs to be more clearer arrow markers on floor would help.
The architecture of the museum is breathtaking! The history of the country is beautifully laid out. Secret tip: have lunch at the restaurant - it’s world class for a very good price! Also, for little kids, you can borrow a stroller if the little ones get tired.
Heartwarming and so full of respect and love! So many impressions! The building is stunning and an architectal masterpiece.. wooooow
Shammad was an excellent guide. He is very knowledgeable and friendly. The building is spectacular. The only thing I would suggest is to provide contact info for the guide. The meeting point is very crowded and it would help in connecting with the guide.