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Museum Highlights
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Main Galleries
Evolving World
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Main Galleries
The Lost World of Abu Dhabi
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Main Galleries
Human Story
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Main Galleries
Our World
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Main Galleries
Resilient Planet
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22nd November 2025 - 1st August 2026Special Exhibitions
Wildlife Photographer of the Year
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Immersive Theatre
Immersive Theatre
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Dine & Shop
Dine & Shop
Plan Your Visit
Opening hours:
10:00 AM - 6:30 PM (Mon-Thu)
10:00 AM - 8:30 PM (Fri-Sun)
Last entry: 45 minutes before closing.
What’s included:
Access to main galleries, special exhibitions, and select workshops.
Immersive Theatre is not included and requires a separate ticket.
Immersive Theatre is not included and requires a separate ticket.
A Museum for Everyone
Lockers and cloakroom
Bags larger than 58 × 43 cm must be stored in lockers. Single strollers are allowed in the galleries, while double strollers must be left in the cloakroom.
Seating
Seating areas are available throughout the museum for rest.
Prayer room
A dedicated space for prayer is available for visitors.
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the museum.
Nursing and Changing Rooms
A nursing room is available on Level -1, and baby changing stations are available throughout the museum.
Elevators
Elevators are available throughout the museum, and all galleries are wheelchair accessible.
Mobility Devices
Complimentary wheelchairs are available at the reception desk, subject to availability.
Hearing Loops
Hearing loops are available in selected areas of the museum for visitors who are hearing impaired or have hearing difficulties.
Your Digital Guide
Your Digital Museum Companion
Your Digital Museum Companion
Download the ‘NHMAD Guide’ app to explore the museum with guided avatars and discover more about galleries by simply scanning specimens.
Bring the Museum to Life.
Bring the Museum to Life.
Watch dinosaurs come to life on your phone through Snapchat by scanning the QR code located beneath each sauropod in the museum’s atrium.
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