- The national museum of the United Arab Emirates tells the story of the land and its people, and stands as a tribute to the legacy of Sheikh Zayed, the nation's Founding Father.
- The museum's opening marks the culmination of an unprecedented cultural year for the UAE with the openings of teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi and Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi and the reopening of Al Ain Museum.
ABU DHABI, UAE, Dec. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Zayed National Museum, the national museum of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the centrepiece of Saadiyat Cultural District, opened to the public today.
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