OUR STORY
Created by an exceptional agreement between the governments of Abu Dhabi and France, Louvre Abu Dhabi was designed by Jean Nouvel and opened on Saadiyat Island in November 2017. The museum is inspired by traditional Islamic architecture and its monumental dome creates a rain of light effect and a unique social space that brings people together.
Louvre Abu Dhabi celebrates the universal creativity of humanity through its unique curatorial strategy, which explores stories of cultural connections. Through its innovative approach, the museum focuses on building understanding across cultures: through episodes of human creativity that transcend culture, geography, and time.
The museum’s growing collection is unparalleled in the region and spans thousands of years of human history, including prehistoric tools, artefacts, religious texts, iconic paintings and contemporary artworks. The permanent collection is supplemented by rotating loans from 13 French partner institutions, regional and international museums.
Louvre Abu Dhabi is a testing ground for new ideas in a globalised world and champions new generations of cultural leaders. Its international exhibitions, programming and Children’s Museum are inclusive platforms that connect communities and offer enjoyment for all.
EDUCATION AT LOUVRE ABU DHABI
Inclusive. Locally Focused. Forward Thinking. Experimental.
Louvre Abu Dhabi’s Education Program is based on research and knowledge sharing. It focuses on both the history behind the collection and creative ways of learning about art collection, preservation and interpretation.Through a series of personalized experiences and reflections we aim to deliver the best international museum education practices of today.
Throughout the academic year, the museum continues to provide engaging programmes to a diverse range of visitors from schools and universities to families and friends, people of determination, and the creative community of the UAE.