Guide to Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi: Timings, ticket prices and child-friendly attractions

The Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi is opening its doors this weekend.

The cultural institution spans 35,000 square metres and takes visitors on a 13.8-billion-year journey through time and space. The skeleton of Stan, the world-famous 11.7-metre-tall Tyrannosaurus rex, a 7-billion-year-old meteorite and a recreation of Abu Dhabi from 7 million years ago, are among the star attractions.

Here, we answer all of your burning questions about the new museum.

Where is Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, and when is it opening?

The museum is located in Saadiyat Cultural District on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi. It is next door to TeamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, which opened its doors in February this year, and across from the Abrahamic Family House.

The museum will be open to the public from Saturday, November 22. At the time of writing, there are still tickets available to buy online for opening weekend.

The site offers free parking for visitors.

What are the opening hours?

The museum is designed by architecture firm Mecanoo and is inspired by rock formations. Photo: Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi

The museum is open from 10am to 6.30pm from Monday to Thursday; and 10am to 8.30pm from Friday to Sunday.

The first entry of the day is at 10am, while the last ticket slot you can buy is from 5pm to 6pm on weekdays, and 7pm to 8pm on weekends. After booking an arrival timeslot, guests are free to wander at their own pace within museum opening hours.

Information for public holidays has not yet been released.

How much are tickets?

A star attraction is Tyrannosaurus rex fossil Stan, which has been displayed in the UAE before. EPA

The museum has a number of ticketing options, which are listed below, but, broadly, entry is Dh70 for adults, and free for children under the age of 18 as well as for people of determination.

Full list of ticket options:

Adults: Dh70

Fazaa and Esaad cardholders: Dh45.50

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