Overview

• DCT – Abu Dhabi confirms the overhaul, led by Dabbagh Architects, enlarges the site to more than 8,000 square metres while retaining the original building.
• Archaeological remains uncovered during reconstruction have been excavated, preserved in place, and woven into the visitor route.
• Galleries trace regional history from the Palaeolithic onward, with artefacts identified as up to 300,000 years old and a focus on the aflaj irrigation story.
• The campus integrates Sultan Fort, built in 1910 on the edge of Al Ain Oasis, anchoring the museum within the UNESCO-listed landscape.
• New amenities include a conservation and research centre, reading room, interactive spaces, and accessible services for children, adults, and people of determination.