The Zayed National Museum

The under-construction museum will tell the story of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Founding Father of the UAE, and will celebrate his achievements. The galleries are inspired by Sheikh Zayed’s values and beliefs in education, conservation, the environment, sustainability, heritage and culture, as well as his humanitarianism and strong faith. The museum will also provide a comprehensive overview of the natural and human history of the UAE. It will encourage a greater understanding of the culture and geography of the country and its connection with the world. Visitors will learn about changes to the environment over millions of years and the formation of resources that, through time, have influenced society, trade and economic development. They will explore evidence of the human habitation of this area from 200,000 years ago to the present.