Museums of the Gulf
Explore museums across the Gulf and wider region, from Zayed National Museum and the Grand Egyptian Museum to Sharjah Archaeology Museum and Al Shindagha Museum. Find our coverage of openings, exhibitions and practical visiting guides.
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The Grand Egyptian Museum sets to open on November 1
Discover the Grand Egyptian Museum, a stunning blend of ancient history and modern innovation. Explore vast galleries, cutting-edge research centres, and breathtaking views of the Giza Pyramids. Plan your visit today!
Zayed National Museum honours heritage through design
Located in Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Cultural District, the Zayed National Museum honours the vision of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Shaped by sustainability and community, it offers a powerful reflection on the UAE’s cultural past and future through innovative design.
Discovering Emirati Heritage at Al Shindagha Museum
Fatima Almazrouei explores Al Shindagha Museum, where Dubai’s history comes alive. From restored heritage houses to interactive exhibits, visitors experience Emirati culture and tradition along the calm waters of Dubai Creek.
Everything you need to know about the Red Sea Museum
A lively guide to Jeddah’s Red Sea Museum, exploring its galleries, collections and cultural programmes inside the historic Bab Al-Bunt building.
Step back in time at the Sharjah Archaeology Museum
The Sharjah Archaeology Museum showcases human settlement from the Stone Age to the present, offering interactive exhibits, miniature models, and cultural insights.
Qatar Museums presents Countryside: A Place To Live, Not To Leave
Qatar Museums presents Countryside: A Place to Live, Not to Leave, an expansive AMO/OMA exhibition reimagining the future of rural life.
Wynn Al Marjan Island introduces a museum-calibre art collection ahead of 2027 opening
Wynn Al Marjan Island will unveil a museum-calibre art collection when it opens in Spring 2027. Spanning ancient artefacts, Old Masters and contemporary commissions, the resort will function as a living gallery in Ras Al Khaimah.