Natural History Museum Ticket in Abu Dhabi

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  • Discover 18 world-class galleries tracing the story of Earth from the Big Bang to modern ecosystems
  • See record-breaking specimens including two T. rex skeletons, a 25 m blue whale, and the 4.5 billion-year-old Murchison meteorite
  • Walk among fossils of Arabia’s prehistoric giants, including Stegotetrabelodon emiratus and the Arabian wolf display
  • Explore interactive experiences like fossil digs, Dino Play, Palaeo Lab, and immersive digital theatres
  • Experience Arabia’s Climate and Human’s Story galleries through sensory, storytelling-rich exhibits
  • Designed by Mecanoo with hanging gardens, wadi-inspired forms, and sustainable architecture

What to expect

Opened on 22 November 2025, this stunning new museum on Saadiyat Cultural District in Abu Dhabi spans 35,000 m², making it the largest natural history museum of its kind in the region. Step into an immersive journey across 13.8 billion years of life on Earth from the Big Bang and the formation of our solar system, through the evolution of dinosaurs and the rich biodiversity of today, and into thinking about the planet’s future. Key exhibits include “Stan”, a nearly complete 11-metre-tall Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, a 25-metre female blue whale specimen, and the ancient Murchison Meteorite with grains older than our solar system. Galleries such as The Story of Earth, The Evolving World, Our World, Resilient Planet, and Earth’s Future anchor the visitor experience, all designed through an “Arabian lens” that highlights the fauna, flora and geological past of the Arabian Peninsula. Architecturally conceived by Mecanoo, the building itself takes cues from natural rock formations you engage with nature before you even walk in. Families, school groups and museum-lovers will find interactive zones, immersive theatres, and a full research programme behind the scenes so consider this both a day out and a learning excursion

Bilingual signage and a bold bronze entrance welcome visitors to the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, celebrating knowledge, discovery, and Emirati heritage.
Bilingual signage and a bold bronze entrance welcome visitors to the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, celebrating knowledge, discovery, and Emirati heritage.
Natural History Museum Ticket in Abu Dhabi
A herd of five Triceratops considered the first Triceratops herd to ever be discovered in one nest. An interactive exhibition fit for the whole family.
White façades and native greenery express Mecanoo’s architectural vision for the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, blending innovative form with a sense of place.
White façades and native greenery express Mecanoo’s architectural vision for the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, blending innovative form with a sense of place.
Natural History Museum Ticket in Abu Dhabi
The rise of mammals, evolution of surviving species, Earth’s changing landforms, and a special focus on Abu Dhabi 7 million years ago.
Bathed in natural light, the museum’s sculptural forms by Mecanoo reflect Abu Dhabi’s ambition to connect the world with life’s story.
Bathed in natural light, the museum’s sculptural forms by Mecanoo reflect Abu Dhabi’s ambition to connect the world with life’s story.
Natural History Museum Ticket in Abu Dhabi
Female blue whale skeleton measuring 25 metres in length and consisting of 189 bones.
A dynamic entrance plaza framed by indigenous trees and bold architecture invites all to explore Nature’s Greatest Story at the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi
A dynamic entrance plaza framed by indigenous trees and bold architecture invites all to explore Nature’s Greatest Story at the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi
Natural History Museum Ticket in Abu Dhabi
An endangered species of whale. Often found in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans.
Striking white geometric forms define the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, designed by Mecanoo, celebrating architecture inspired by nature, sustainability, and Abu Dhabi’s vision.
Striking white geometric forms define the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, designed by Mecanoo, celebrating architecture inspired by nature, sustainability, and Abu Dhabi’s vision.
Natural History Museum Ticket in Abu Dhabi
Two of the world’s most complete and exceptionally preserved skeletons ever recovered.

Good to know

  • Opening Date: 22 November 2025 in Saadiyat Cultural District, Abu Dhabi
  • Size & Scope: 35,000 m² museum, largest natural history institution of its kind in the region
  • Major Exhibits: “Stan” the T-rex skeleton, 25-metre blue whale, Murchison Meteorite, plus Arabian Peninsula fossils
  • Main Galleries: The Story of Earth | The Evolving World | Our World | Resilient Planet | Earth’s Future
  • Architectural Feature: Building designed by Mecanoo, inspired by rock formations bridging nature and architecture
  • Audience Fit: Ideal for families, science students, natural history enthusiasts, and visitors seeking immersive cultural experiences in Abu Dhabi

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