Discover Al Ain Museum: A Gateway to UAE's Rich Archaeological Past

Last updated: October 22, 2026 | 18:58

Al Ain Museum was opened in 1969 by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, before the formation of the UAE. Supplied.

Abu Dhabi: Beneath the streets of Al Ain lie traces of communities that lived in the area thousands of years before the United Arab Emirates was founded.

Now it is the country’s first museum that tells their story.

Al Ain Museum was opened in 1969 by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, before the formation of the UAE. With the museum, he wanted to document the country’s heritage and protect its archaeological treasures.

Today, the museum is introducing a new generation to the region’s history. It does so through large archaeological collections, exhibitions and educational programmes.

When the museum was redeveloped, archaeological remains were discovered beneath its grounds.…