Zayed National Museum Is Where History and Technology Converge
Creating a multi-sensory experience that traces UAE history and culture through six permanent galleries as well as a 600-meter garden.
Zayed National Museum is the latest museum to open in Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Cultural District. Following the successful opening of the neighboring Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, the new educational hub brings the UAE’s history and culture to the forefront through six interactive galleries housed within the Foster + Partners-designed building.
The use of interactive technology throughout isn’t just an add-on to the museum’s structure. With each section telling stories from the region’s 300,000 year history to the present day, Zayed National Museum uses audiovisual and sensory elements to tie the exhibits together, making for an immersive experience from the moment you walk through the doors.
Alongside its multi-screen rooms, large touchscreens and ambient soundscapes referencing the region’s culture, the institution also features an array of artefacts – including archaeological specimens and archival artworks – that give visitors a closer look at the materials and craftsmanship from different eras.
Situated in the Al Liwan main atrium, the 18-meter Magan Boat is a prime example of Zayed National Museum’s offerings. Reconstructed in a special collaboration between Zayed University and NYU Abu Dhabi, it spotlights a key part of the region’s history in trade as well as the museum’s efforts in supporting research that preserves ancient techniques and stories.
Take a closer look inside Zayed National Museum via the gallery above.
To find out more and secure your spot in specialist tours, head to the museum’s website now.
