As we walked into the new and highly anticipated Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, my two boys were already beaming with excitement, their eyes lighting up as they spotted small dinosaur skeletons and tiny dino footprints etched into the marble and scattered along the entrance.
Even before we reached the main galleries, the sense of awe had begun. The building is architecturally impressive, with hanging plants and foliage that make it seem almost as though it belongs in a rainforest rather than on Saadiyat Island.
We arrived at the museum not just for a family day out, but with a clear purpose: to review it through the eyes of a child for International Youth Day. The lead critic was my 10-year-old nature-obsessed and dinosaur-loving son Ameen Ferguson.
Armed with his own keen judgment and a surprisingly analytical approach, he took on the role with pride, scanning each exhibit, testing interactive displays and making firm decisions about what truly impressed him. Here are some of his initial verdicts.
What did you think of the building?
“Absolutely fantastic. No other words can explain it. It was exciting all around, and I loved how big it was. Each room I walked into, I was just like: 'Wow!'”
What did you think of the dinosaurs?
“So cool. There were so many fossils on display.
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