"The museum also pays tribute to Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the late ruler of Abu Dhabi, known as the nation's founding father for uniting the federation of seven emirates on 2 December, 1971; a date enshrined in the emirates' National Day. His story is told in Our Beginning, the gallery where visitors start their tour and where I'm given tantalising glimpses of the museum's collection when I visit a few days ahead of opening."
"Subsequent galleries dig deep into the past. To Our Ancestors traces human habitation in the region from Paleolithic era stone tools that are 300,000 years old to pottery finds, a reconstruction of Al Ain's Hili Grand Tomb and a tiny 8,000-year-old lustrous pink pearl to tell the story of trade routes. Through Our Connections, meanwhile, uses touchscreen technology to impressive effect to breathe life into archaeological discoveries such as Christian settlements on Sir Bani Yas island."
The museum pays tribute to Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and displays the Chrysler associated with his modernization travels. Our Beginning presents foundational narratives and key personal artifacts. Subsequent galleries trace human habitation from Paleolithic stone tools through pottery, a reconstructed Hili Grand Tomb and an 8,000-year-old pink pearl that indicate ancient trade routes. Interactive displays in Our Connections animate archaeological discoveries, including Christian settlements on Sir Bani Yas. By Our Coasts showcases Arab navigators like Ibn Majid and explores coastal architecture, fishing, pearling and traditional boatbuilding. The museum provides valuable context for exploring the UAE.
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