Zayed National Museum opens in Abu Dhabi: What you can expect

The museum presents four defining elements — Geography, Innovation, Exchange, and Faith — which together shaped Emirati identity. The visitor’s journey begins with The Path Garden, a 600-metre outdoor gallery, and continues into indoor galleries dedicated to the life of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the UAE’s natural landscapes, and archaeological discoveries spanning more than 300,000 years of human history.

The museum gift shop, Al Naqwa, offers a selection of souvenirs inspired by the museum’s collections and stories. Dining options include Iirth Restaurant, Al Ghaf Café, and various garden cafés.

Zayed National Museum takes visitors on a journey through the history of the United Arab Emirates, beginning with a 300,000-year-old stone tool discovered at Jebel Hafeet in Al Ain. Using an immersive and distinctive narrative approach, the museum connects ancient history with the deep-rooted traditions of the region’s inhabitants.