Al Ain Museum is the oldest museum in the UAE, established in 1969 under the leadership of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, founder of the UAE. It is recognised as part of the Cultural Sites of Al Ain and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Set just 1.5 hours from Abu Dhabi, the Al Ain Museum location is easy to find, as it’s near Al Jahili Fort and Al Ain Oasis.
The museum was built to chart the history of Al Ain from the Stone Age through to the establishment of the United Ara...
Mathaf Street next to Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed fort ( eastern fort )
The museum displays imported Mesopotamian (modern Iraq) pots dating back 5,000 years, and other objects, like jewellery, copper and bronze weapons, which were found in these tombs. The stone-constructed, above-ground tombs are a key feature of the Bronze Age.
Several gifts on display were given by presidents and ambassadors from around the world. The moon rock gifted by NASA following the historic Apollo 17 trip to the moon is a key item.
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