For Early Childhood Week 2026, Abu Dhabi is giving children a chance to explore museums on their own terms. Basically, children from the ages of 3 to 15 will be given an adventure booklet. This will be full of activities and challenges that have been designed in such a way that they introduce children to the heritage of the UAE and the natural world. Here’s all you need to know about the initiative called Museum Adventures for Little Explorers.
Abu Dhabi Launches Museum Adventures For Little Explorers
Abu Dhabi has launched an initiative called Museum Adventures for Little Explorers. This has been launched as part of Early Childhood Week 2026. It is being run by the UAE Ministry of Family and the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority. It is being organised in collaboration with the Zayed National Museum and the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi. Basically, instead of a classic guided tour, children receive a booklet. Yes, they are encouraged to explore the museum at their own pace.
Where Are These Initiatives Running?
Parents and caregivers can join them and help them with the activities as they share the stories along the way. In Museum, hotels are also on hand who would help in offering guidance. This programme is running until November 22nd at the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, and it will run from November 16th to 22nd at the Zayed National Museum.
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What Do The Activities Include?
Basically, children will get to partake in the family scavenger hunt. In this, they will get to learn about the countries, culture and traditions and the legacy of the founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Among other things, visitors will also get to learn how the stories and values are passed down through generations.
While at the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, the focus will be on the natural world. Age-appropriate activities have been designed in such a way that they encourage the little visitors to observe, compare, and ask questions. Once the child completes the discovery journey at either of the museums, they can collect a gift or a reward from a designated area that is close to the entrance.
With about 2,000 children expected to participate across the two museums, this is a pilot initiative, which aims to explore similar experiences. It aims to check if such experiences can be a part of year-round museum programming. Families will be able to register at a designated desk at either of the museums and collect the booklet and activity materials. There is no pre-booking required for this.
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FAQs
What has Abu Dhabi launched for children at museums?
As part of Early Childhood Week 2026, Abu Dhabi has launched Museum Adventures for Little Explorers.
Where will ‘Museum Adventures for Little Explorers’ take place?
Museum Adventures for Little Explorers will take place at the Zayed National Museum from November 16th to 22nd, and the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi until November 22nd.
