Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
Zayed National Museum tickets
The story of the UAE, from an 8,000-year-old pearl to Sheikh Zayed and the founding of the nation, under five towers shaped like falcon feathers. Book online, go any day until 28 July 2027, and your e-ticket arrives by email. Under 18s go free.
- Opens
- Daily, 10am
- Last entry
- An hour before closing
- Under 18
- Free
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The story of the nation
Foster + Partners designed the museum around five steel towers inspired by a falcon's wing feathers; the tallest rises 123 metres and the towers work as chimneys that draw warm air out. You arrive along Al Masar Garden, a 600-metre walk between the Louvre Abu Dhabi and the Natural History Museum, then follow the galleries from the region's earliest people to the founding of the UAE.
- Five falcon-feather towers
- The 8,000-year-old Abu Dhabi Pearl
- The Magan Boat
- Sheikh Zayed's story
What's at the Zayed National Museum
Some of what you'll see. Swipe or scroll sideways to see more.
More than 1,500 objects are on show. The first temporary exhibition, about the camel, opens in December 2026.
The galleries
Our Beginning tells the story of Sheikh Zayed and the founding of the UAE, with a majlis and his 1966 Chrysler Newport. To Our Ancestors shows the 8,000-year-old Abu Dhabi Pearl from Marawah Island.
The Magan Boat and the garden
An 18-metre Bronze Age boat rebuilt to a 4,000-year-old recipe fills the atrium. Outside, Al Masar Garden has around 900 kinds of plants.
How your ticket works
Our ticket is open-dated, so there's no date to book.
Book here
Pay securely on this page. Your e-ticket arrives by email straight away.
Go any day
No date or time to book: the ticket works on any day the Zayed National Museum is open, up to the end date on your ticket.
Show it at the gate
Show the e-ticket on your phone at the entrance. That's it.
Zayed National Museum ticket prices
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult ticketAge 18 and over, any day until 28 July 2027 | AED 65Museum price AED 70 |
| Under 18No ticket needed | Free |
Prices in UAE dirhams, VAT included, per person. General admission to the Zayed National Museum. Visitors under 18, UAE-based seniors aged 60 and over, and People of Determination with a companion go free at the museum. Tickets are non-refundable. Checked .
Zayed National Museum timings
| Every day | 10:00am – 8:00pm |
|---|---|
| Last entry | 7:00pm |
| Ramadan and holidays | Hours change |
Hours are set by the museum and change for holidays and Ramadan; one ticket seller lists it as closed on Mondays. Check the museum's site before you go.
How to get to Zayed National Museum
The Zayed National Museum is in the Saadiyat Cultural District on Saadiyat Island, next to the Louvre Abu Dhabi, 15 to 20 minutes by car from Abu Dhabi city centre.
By car
There's parking for visitors at the museum.
By taxi
Ask for the Zayed National Museum, Saadiyat Cultural District.
From the Louvre
The museums are a short walk apart along Al Masar Garden. City bus 94 stops at the Louvre Abu Dhabi.
Zayed National Museum Saadiyat Cultural District, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Best time to visit Zayed National Museum
- Allow 2 to 3 hours.
- Arrive at least an hour before closing: last entry is an hour before.
- Download the museum's free app for its audio tours.
- Pair it with the Louvre Abu Dhabi next door.
Know before you go
- Modest dress: adults cover shoulders and knees.
- Large bags go to the cloakroom or lockers.
- No flash, tripods or selfie sticks.
- No food or drinks in the galleries.
- Children must be with an adult.
Zayed National Museum FAQs
How much are Zayed National Museum tickets?
Our adult ticket costs AED 65, VAT included, against the museum's price of AED 70. Visitors under 18 go free.
Do I need to book a date?
No. The ticket is open-dated: go any day the museum is open, up to 28 July 2027. Show your e-ticket at the entrance, at least an hour before closing.
What are the opening hours?
Daily from 10am to 8pm, with last entry an hour before closing. Hours change for holidays and Ramadan, and one ticket seller lists Mondays as closed, so check before you go.
Who goes free?
Visitors under 18, UAE-based seniors aged 60 and over, People of Determination with a companion, and journalists on assignment.
What will I see?
The UAE's story in galleries such as Our Beginning, about Sheikh Zayed and the founding of the nation, and To Our Ancestors, with the 8,000-year-old Abu Dhabi Pearl. More than 1,500 objects, the 18-metre Magan Boat in the atrium and Al Masar Garden outside.
What should I wear?
Modest clothes: adults should cover shoulders and knees.
How do I get my tickets?
Your e-ticket is emailed to you straight after payment. Show it on your phone at the entrance.
How do I get there?
The museum is in the Saadiyat Cultural District next to the Louvre Abu Dhabi, 15 to 20 minutes by car from Abu Dhabi city centre, with parking on site.
Can I cancel or get a refund?
Tickets are non-refundable once booked, so check your plans before you buy. They're open-dated, so you can go any day up to 28 July 2027.
The UAE's story, any day until July 2027.
AED 65 per adult, any day until 28 July 2027. Under 18 free. E-ticket straight to your inbox.
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