Saadiyat Cultural District · Abu Dhabi

Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi

Triceratops skeletons displayed in the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi

Discover dinosaurs, meteorites and the story of life at Saadiyat Cultural District, Abu Dhabi. Make this the centre of a museum day rather than treating it as an attraction in Dubai.

Dinosaurs · science · museum day

Tickets & options

Compare general admission with museum combinations on Headout. The official museum offers free admission for under-18s; check the applicable booking category before buying a family package.

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Plan your visit

Allow 2–3 hours for the galleries, with extra time if you enjoy reading the exhibits. Plan travel to Saadiyat Island and the return to Dubai. Temporary exhibitions may have their own admission arrangements.

Location & getting there

Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Cultural District, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi

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Build a Saadiyat museum day, including the Louvre or Zayed National Museum if your chosen ticket covers them. Al Qana’s aquarium and butterfly gardens are alternatives elsewhere in Abu Dhabi, requiring a transfer.

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