Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi Events in October 2026

Natural History Museum Abu DhabiWonders of Earth and Space: What’s on in October 2026

This October, head to Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi to explore the wonders of Earth and space through family-friendly activities, hands-on discovery and mindful experiences beneath the museum’s dinosaurs. Throughout the month, Family Weekends will bring science and curiosity to life, with the Wonders of Earth and Space Scavenger Hunt taking centre stage as a fun family activity.

Visitors can also continue to explore the LEGO SHOWS Natural Brickstory exhibition bringing 13.8 billion years of natural history to life through LEGO bricks. Discover themed zones spanning dinosaurs, wildlife, minerals, botanicals and space, with hands-on builds, interactive trails and workshops bringing the natural world to life through creativity and play.

• Time: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM, Monday–Thursday; 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM, Friday–Sunday
• Location: Brand Gallery, Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi
• Bookings: Included with museum ticket

FAMILY WEEKENDS

Running every weekend throughout October, these family-friendly activities invite visitors to explore Earth, space and the natural world through hands-on discovery, storytelling and gallery-based experiences.

WONDERS OF EARTH AND SPACE SCAVENGER HUNT

Embark on a bilingual scavenger hunt through the museum galleries. Visitors collect clues from gallery staff, complete a numbered word-search grid and uncover five hidden Wonders of Earth and Space.

• Date: Every weekend, October 2026
• Time: 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM
• Location: Museum Galleries
• Registration: At the NHMAD Ticketing Desk

ASTEROID BELT

Explore the asteroid belt through this hands-on family activity, discovering the rocky objects that orbit the Sun between Mars and Jupiter. Through making and discovery, participants consider how asteroids can help us understand the formation of our solar system.

• Date: Every weekend, October 2026
• Time: 2:00 PM, 6:00 PM
• Location: Gallery Corridors
• Registration: Drop-in

STORY TIME

A family-friendly storytelling session featuring curious and mysterious stories inspired by the natural world. Young visitors and their families are invited to listen, imagine, and discover the surprising side of nature.

• Date: Every weekend, October 2026
• Time: 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM
• Location: Gallery Corridors
• Registration: Drop-in

WELLNESS SERIES

Part of Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi’s ongoing wellness series, these experiences bring guided yoga, high intensity classes, and mindful wellness sessions beneath the museum’s sauropods. Sessions are designed to encourage movement, focus, and presence

MINDFUL MUSEUM: MICROFORMER (LADIES ONLY, SEMI-PRIVATE)A ladies-only Microformer session taking place beneath the dinosaurs. This high-intensity, low-impact workout strengthens the core while encouraging focus, control and mindful movement.

• Date: Monday, 5 October 2026
• Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM
• Location: Under the Sauropods, Atrium
• Registration: Form Studio

MINDFUL MUSEUM: YOGA BENEATH THE DINOSAURS (MIXED)A mindful morning yoga session open to all, held beneath the dinosaurs. Participants are invited to unwind, breathe, and reconnect with the natural world through movement, awareness, and presence.

• Date: Tuesday, 6 October 2026
• Time: 8:00 – 9:00 AM
• Location: Under the Sauropods, Atrium
• Registration: Open Circle Yoga

MINDFUL MUSEUM: SCULPT (LADIES ONLY, SEMI-PRIVATE)A ladies-only Sculpt session beneath the dinosaurs. This energising, low-impact workout combines controlled movement, strength and mindful focus, offering a purposeful way to begin the week.

• Date: Monday, 12 October 2026
• Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM
• Location: Under the Sauropods, Atrium
• Registration: Form Studio

MINDFUL MUSEUM: YOGA BENEATH THE DINOSAURS (MIXED)A mindful morning yoga session open to all, held beneath the dinosaurs. Participants are invited to unwind, breathe, and reconnect with the natural world through movement, awareness, and presence.

• Date: Tuesday, 20 October 2026
• Time: 8:00 – 9:00 AM
• Location: Under the Sauropods, Atrium
• Registration: Open Circle Yoga

MINDFUL MUSEUM: MICROFORMER (LADIES ONLY, SEMI-PRIVATE)A ladies-only Microformer session taking place beneath the dinosaurs. This high-intensity, low-impact workout strengthens the core while encouraging focus, control, and mindful movement.

• Date: Thursday, 22 October 2026
• Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM
• Location: Under the Sauropods, Atrium
• Registration: Form Studio

MINDFUL MUSEUM: SOUND MEDITATION EXPERIENCELie back beneath the dinosaurs and let sound carry you through deep time. This immersive sound meditation session uses resonant instruments to guide participants into stillness, offering a moment to pause, listen, and reconnect within the museum’s ancient halls.

• Date: Monday, 26 October 2026
• Time: 8:00 – 9:00 PM
• Location: Under the Sauropods, Atrium
• Registration: Open Circle Yoga

 ABOUT NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM ABU DHABI

The Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi is located in Saadiyat Cultural District.

• Opening Hours
  • Monday – Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Friday – Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM

TICKET PRICES

Tickets are AED 70 for adults, while anyone under 18 visits for free, making it easy for families and school-aged learners to explore together. Concessions are available for UAE students, teachers, military, Fazaa/Esaad cardholders and eligible groups, with complimentary entry for People of Determination and UAE-based seniors aged 60+. Access all workshops and events for free with your Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi ticket. Book now at  https://nhmad.ae.