Inside the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi. SUPPLIED

The Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi officially opened its doors in the Saadiyat Cultural District on Saturday (November 22), establishing itself as the largest museum of its kind in the region. Spread across 35,000 square metres, the museum guides visitors through 13.8 billion years of natural history—from the Big Bang to prehistoric giants and the modern story of Earth’s biodiversity. Among its star attractions is Stan, a 67-million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton and one of the world’s most complete and scientifically valuable specimens. Joining Stan is a remarkable 25-metre blue whale specimen and the Murchison Meteorite, containing 7-billion-year-old grains, making it older than the solar system itself. Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, said the opening represents “a major milestone in shaping the emirate’s cultural landscape.” “The museum offers an immersive look at the story of life on Earth, framed for the first time through an Arabian lens,” Al Mubarak said. Designed by acclaimed architects Mecanoo, the building mimics natural rock formations, blending art, science and architecture. Inside, visitors can explore galleries including The Story of Earth, Our World, Resilient Planet, and rotating exhibits such as The March of the Triceratops and Wildlife Photographer of the Year. The museum operates daily from 10am to 8pm, with tickets priced at: • Dh70 for adults • Dh35 for university students and teachers • Free for people of determination, children under 12, senior citizens/residents and journalists The new attraction joins cultural icons such as Louvre Abu Dhabi and the upcoming Zayed National Museum, reinforcing Saadiyat Island’s position as one of the world’s leading cultural and scientific destinations. CAM/Expat Media
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