Abu Dhabi: Zayed National Museum Opening December 2025
The Zayed National Museum, an architectural marvel located on Saadiyat Island, is scheduled to open in December 2025.
Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Lord Norman Foster, the museum honors the UAE’s Founding Father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
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The museum’s striking design features five steel structures inspired by the wing of a falcon, reflecting the significance of falconry in Emirati culture.
The museum aims to uphold Sheikh Zayed’s values of humanitarianism and cultural preservation through immersive exhibitions and community programming.
Visitors can expect to explore six permanent galleries spanning 300,000 years of human history, alongside a temporary exhibition space.
Highlights will include the Abu Dhabi Pearl, one of the world’s oldest natural pearls, and the Blue Quran, a significant manuscript of Islamic art.
Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, emphasized that the museum is more than a preservation space; it represents a legacy for future generations and a platform for cultural exchange and understanding.
The museum aims to connect people of all ages and backgrounds while celebrating the rich heritage of the UAE.
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