Bảo tàng Lịch sử Tự nhiên Abu Dhabi: Vé vào cửa, Giờ mở cửa và những điều nên xem

Bảo tàng Lịch sử Tự nhiên Abu Dhabi is the largest natural history museum in the region, located in the Saadiyat Cultural District on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi. It opened on 22 November 2025 and takes you on a 13.8 billion year journey from the Big Bang to the future of our planet across six main galleries, with star specimens such as Stan the Tyrannosaurus rex and a rare piece of the Murchison meteorite. The museum opens at 10am every day and closes at 6:30pm Monday to Thursday and 8:30pm Friday to Sunday, although opening hours may change. Adult tickets cost AED 70 and entry is free for children under 18. White Sky Travel and Tourism can arrange your museum visit, Abu Dhabi tour and hotel in one booking, and you can spread the cost with Tabby, Tamara hoặc trả góp bằng thẻ tín dụng UAE lên đến 12 tháng.

What Is Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi?

Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi is a world class science museum covering 35,000 square metres. The building was designed by the Dutch architecture firm Mecanoo, and its shape is inspired by natural rock formations shaped by wind and time.

The museum is part of the Saadiyat Cultural District, right next to teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi and across from the Ngôi nhà gia đình Áp-ra-ham. It is also a research centre, and its collection is set to grow to millions of specimens over the coming years, making it a key resource for science and education in the Middle East.

Inside, you follow the story of the universe, the Earth and life in a clear timeline. You will see real fossils, meteorites, skeletons and immersive displays that work well for children, adults and anyone curious about nature.

Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi Quick Facts

Chi tiết	Thông tin
Địa điểm	Saadiyat Cultural District, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
Khai trương	22 tháng mười một 2025
Giờ mở cửa	10am to 6:30pm (Monday to Thursday), 10am to 8:30pm (Friday to Sunday). Hours may change
Lần nhập cuối cùng	45 phút trước khi đóng cửa
Vé người lớn	AED 70
Trẻ em dưới 18 tuổi	Miễn phí
Immersive Theatre	Separate ticket: AED 30 người lớn, AED 20 trẻ em
Thời gian cần thiết	3 đến 4 giờ
Bãi Đậu Xe	Free on site
Tốt nhất cho	Families, school trips, dinosaur lovers and science fans

Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi Ticket Prices

Ticket prices below follow the official Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi visitor information.

Loại vé	Giá
Người lớn	AED 70
Trẻ em dưới 18 tuổi	Miễn phí
People of Determination and their companions	Miễn phí
UAE based seniors aged 60 and above (Emiratis and residents)	Miễn phí
UAE university students, faculty and staff	Miễn phí
UAE school teachers	AED 35
Journalists on assignment, ICOM and ICOMOS members	Miễn phí
Immersive Theatre (adult)	AED 30
Immersive Theatre (child)	AED 20

Your museum ticket includes the main galleries, special exhibitions and selected workshops, while some temporary exhibitions may have an extra fee. The Immersive Theatre needs a separate ticket. Tickets come with an arrival time slot, and once inside you can explore at your own pace until closing. The welcome atrium with its dinosaur herd is a free public space, so you can enjoy it even before you enter the galleries. Tickets can be bought on arrival, but booking ahead is recommended to secure your time slot.

Prices and timings may change. T&C apply and the final price is confirmed during booking. To book your tickets with White Sky, message us on WhatsApp at +971 4 220 2133.

Giờ mở cửa và thời gian tốt nhất để ghé thăm

• Thứ Hai đến thứ Năm: 10 giờ sáng đến 6 giờ 30 chiều
• Từ thứ sáu đến chủ nhật: 10 giờ sáng đến 8 giờ 30 chiều
• Bài viết cuối cùng: 45 phút trước khi đóng cửa
• Các ngày lễ: open as usual

Please note: opening hours may change during Ramadan, public holidays, special events or maintenance. Our team will confirm the latest timings when you book with us on WhatsApp at +971 4 220 2133.

Weekday mornings are the quietest time to visit, so you can see Stan and the dinosaur halls without big crowds. Weekends are busier but the museum stays open later, which is great for an evening visit after a day at the beach.

The museum is fully indoors and air conditioned, so it is a great choice all year round, especially in the hot summer months. From November to March, the cooler weather also lets you enjoy a walk around the Saadiyat Cultural District before or after your visit.

What to See Inside: The Six Main Galleries

The galleries follow a clear timeline, so it is best to start at the beginning and walk through in order.

Câu chuyện về Trái Đất

Travel from the Big Bang to the birth of our Solar System and the first signs of life. A highlight is a 1.3 kg fragment of the Murchison meteorite, a rare space rock that contains material around 7 billion years old, older than the Sun itself.

Thế giới đang phát triển

Step back into the Age of Dinosaurs. The star is Stan, an 11.7 metre long Tyrannosaurus rex and one of the best preserved and most studied T. rex fossils in the world.

Thế giới đã mất của Abu Dhabi

See what Abu Dhabi looked like around 7 million years ago, when the region was a green savannah full of wildlife. Fossils found across the UAE, including ancient elephants, tell this hidden chapter of local history.

Câu chuyện con người

Follow human origins, migration and adaptation, from early life in Africa to people settling on every continent.

Thế giới của chúng tôi

Celebrate the variety of life on Earth with a journey through ecosystems from the frozen Arctic to deserts and the deep ocean.

Resilient Planet

Discover how nature adapts to change and how people can help build a more sustainable future.

Do not miss the herd of long necked sauropod dinosaurs in the welcome atrium. Scan the QR code under each one with Snapchat to watch them come to life on your phone. In the Immersive Theatre, a short film takes you from the birth of the universe to the wonders of our living planet.

Current Exhibitions and Family Activities

Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi runs temporary exhibitions and weekend activities throughout the year. Here is what is on right now:

• LEGO SHOWS Natural Brickstory: a hands on temporary exhibition running until 8 November 2026, where families build and explore themed zones inspired by nature and space.
• Wonders of Earth and Space Scavenger Hunt: a bilingual weekend trail through the galleries.
• Asteroid Belt workshop: a weekend family activity about the rocks that orbit the Sun.
• Giờ kể chuyện: weekend storytelling sessions inspired by the natural world.
• Chơi khủng long: a play area for children up to six years old, where they can feed a baby Spinosaurus, fly the wings of a Pteranodon and climb into a Diplodocus tree house.

Exhibitions and activities change often, so ask our team on WhatsApp what will be on during your travel dates.

Cơ sở vật chất và khả năng tiếp cận

• Tiếp cận: step free access, lifts down to the entrance, a single floor gallery layout with ramps and accessible toilets in the atrium and between the exhibitions. Wheelchairs can be booked in advance or collected from the Visitor Services Desk.
• Hỗ trợ cảm giác: multimedia guides, hearing aid kits and tactile exhibits are available.
• Hướng dẫn viên và tour du lịch: free multimedia guides for self guided visits, plus public, private and group tours for an extra fee.
• Lockers and cloakroom: bags larger than 58 x 43 cm go in lockers. Single strollers are allowed in the galleries, double strollers stay in the cloakroom.
• Món ăn: Nayzak Café and Restaurant offers indoor seating and an outdoor terrace with views of the Saadiyat Cultural District, open during museum hours.
• Mua sắm: two museum shops with books, gifts and souvenirs, open during museum hours.
• Family needs: a nursing room, baby changing stations and water dispensers.
• Các dịch vụ khác: prayer room, seating areas, free WiFi and the NHMAD Guide app with interactive avatars.

How to Get to Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi

Địa Chỉ: Al Saadiyat Island, Cultural District, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

• Bằng xe hơi: around 15 to 20 minutes from central Abu Dhabi and about 90 minutes from Dubai, depending on traffic. Free parking is available with 297 spaces and dedicated EV charging spots. If the car park is full, you can park at a nearby museum and take the shuttle.
• Saadiyat Cultural District shuttle: a shuttle connects all the museums in the district, which makes it easy to combine your visit with the Louvre Abu Dhabi or teamLab Phenomena.
• Bằng taxi: taxis and ride hailing apps reach the museum entrance easily from anywhere in Abu Dhabi.
• Từ Dubai: the easiest way is a private transfer or one of our Các tour du lịch Abu Dhabi khởi hành từ Dubai, so you can relax and combine the museum with other Abu Dhabi highlights.

Lời khuyên cho một chuyến thăm tuyệt vời

• Book your time slot in advance, especially for weekends and school holidays.
• Plan 3 to 4 hours for the main galleries, and more if you add the Immersive Theatre or a temporary exhibition.
• Start with The Story of Earth and follow the timeline to get the full experience.
• Download the NHMAD Guide app or pick up a free multimedia guide to learn more about the specimens.
• Phone and normal cameras are welcome, but selfie sticks, tripods and lights are not allowed.
• Eating and drinking is not allowed in the exhibitions, and outside food, pets and large luggage are not permitted. Bags are checked at the entrance.
• Combine your visit with the Louvre Abu Dhabi on the same day using the Saadiyat Cultural District shuttle.

Places to Visit Near Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi

Đảo Saadiyat is packed with culture, beaches and nature, so it is easy to turn your museum visit into a full day out:

• Louvre Abu Dhabi: art and civilisations from around the world under a famous floating dome.
• teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi: an immersive digital art museum right next door.
• Manarat Al Saadiyat: an arts and culture centre with exhibitions and events.
• Bãi biển Abu Dhabi: Saadiyat Beach is one of the best places to relax after your visit.
• Công viên rừng ngập mặn Jubail: a peaceful boardwalk through mangroves a short drive away.
• Qasr Al Watan: the stunning Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi city.

Book Your Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi Trip with White Sky

White Sky Travel and Tourism makes your trip simple. We can book your museum tickets, transfers, Khách sạn bình dân ở Abu Dhabi and full day tours in one place, so you only deal with one team.

You can pay in easy monthly installments with Tabby, Tamara or your UAE credit card for up to 12 months. See how our Đặt phòng khách sạn tại UAE trả góp works, then message us on WhatsApp at +971 4 220 2133 để lên kế hoạch cho chuyến thăm của bạn.

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