The museum spans an area of 35,000 square meters and takes visitors on a journey through 13.8 billion years of the evolution of our world, allowing them to explore the origins of the universe and the future of Earth.
Located in the heart of the Saadiyat Cultural District, the Abu Dhabi Museum of Natural History will showcase some of the rarest specimens of natural history on Earth.
The Abu Dhabi Museum of Natural History will be a leading research and scientific institution and an educational center for understanding the story of our planet’s evolution. It aims to cultivate a lasting passion for the natural world among visitors of all ages.
The museum will take visitors on a journey through time with its collection of exhibits, including the famous Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton “Stan” and the Murchison meteorite, alongside unique artifacts and numerous captivating experiences developed by a specialized team in Abu Dhabi.
The famous Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton “Stan,” which is 11.7 meters long, will be one of the museum’s main attractions. It is considered one of the best-preserved and most studied fossils of this predatory creature from the late Cretaceous period, according to the Emirates News Agency (WAM).
“Stan,” who lived 67 million years ago, will continue to support scientific research and studies worldwide through its new home at the Abu Dhabi Museum of Natural History.
In addition to “Stan,” the museum will also house the Murchison meteorite, which has provided scientists with new information about the early formation of the solar system.
The Abu Dhabi Museum of Natural History will be part of a broader global community of natural history museums that devote their full efforts to educating the public and conducting and publishing scientific research to serve this goal.
The museum will house a world-class research center that conducts studies in fields such as zoology and entomology, paleontology, marine biology, molecular research (DNA, proteomics), and earth sciences. The research center aims to enhance and develop knowledge through understanding the past and innovating for the future using the latest technologies.
Abu Dhabi Museum of Natural History Exhibition
For over a month, the exhibition will highlight some of the museum’s most prominent specimens, telling its fascinating story.
Discover a journey through time covering 13.8 billion years of history, and learn about the famous Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton “Stan,” who lived 67 million years ago, the Murchison meteorite, which dates back 7 billion years, and many other historical natural specimens in the museum’s collection.
Museum Design
The museum was designed by the architectural firm Mecanoo to resemble natural rock formations, reflecting its goal of enhancing the understanding of the natural world. The building uses pentagonal geometry as its central theme, mimicking the cellular structure of the natural world. Water and plant life play a fundamental role in the design, symbolizing life in the desert. In addition to exhibition areas, the museum will also include facilities and temporary exhibition spaces for special events.
Museum Collections
The famous Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton “Stan” will be one of the prominent exhibits in the new museum. It is considered one of the best-preserved fossils, in addition to the Murchison meteorite, which enabled scientists to discover new information about the early formation of the solar system.
Located in the heart of the Saadiyat Cultural District, the Abu Dhabi Museum of Natural History will display some of the rarest specimens of natural history on Earth.
The Abu Dhabi Museum of Natural History will be a leading research and scientific institution and an educational center for understanding the story of our planet’s evolution. It aims to foster a lasting passion for the natural world among visitors of all ages.
The museum will take visitors on a journey through time with its collection of exhibits, including the famous Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton “Stan” and the Murchison meteorite, along with unique artifacts and many fascinating experiences developed by a specialized team in Abu Dhabi.
The Abu Dhabi Museum of Natural History will be part of a broader global community of natural history museums that dedicate all their efforts to educating the public and preparing and disseminating scientific research that serves this purpose.
The museum will host a world-class research center conducting studies in fields such as zoology, entomology, paleontology, marine biology, molecular research (DNA, proteomics), and earth sciences. The research center aims to enhance and develop knowledge through understanding the past and innovating for the future using the latest technologies.
Covering an area of over 35,000 square meters, the Abu Dhabi Museum of Natural History was designed by the leading architectural firm Mecanoo to mimic natural rock formations, reflecting its goal of enhancing the understanding of the natural world.