Saadiyat museums launch ‘Member September’ with cross-museum access and 30% off memberships

Three of Abu Dhabi's flagship cultural institutions have joined forces for the first time to offer members a month of shared benefits, according to a joint announcement from the Saadiyat Cultural District.

Zayed National Museum, Louvre Abu Dhabi and Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi are running the ‘Member September’ initiative throughout September 2026, offering cross‑museum admission, discounted memberships and dedicated programming.

Active members of any of the three participating museums will receive complimentary general admission to all three venues throughout September, the institutions said.

Membership discount

All three museums are offering a 30% discount on new memberships throughout the month, using the promotional code MESEP30. The offer is open to new members and applies at Zayed National Museum, Louvre Abu Dhabi and Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi.

At Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, the discount applies to Individual, Teacher and Student memberships; the museum's Young Explorers Membership is already complimentary, according to the announcement.

Members' Days

Each museum will host a dedicated Members' Day during September, open to members of all three institutions:

• Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi: Sunday, 13 September, including a members' breakfast at Nayzak from 9am to 11am with advance registration, curatorial-led tours for breakfast guests, and complimentary guided tours throughout the day.
• Zayed National Museum: Sunday, 20 September, including four complimentary guided tours and an all-day breakfast menu at ERTH Restaurant from 10am to 8pm, available to members of all three museums at a special rate of AED 120.
• Louvre Abu Dhabi: Saturday, 26 September, including four complimentary guided tours through the day, followed by a Members' Party at Marta Bar from 10pm at AED 195, with advance registration required.

Additional member benefits

According to the announcement, benefits vary by museum and include discounts on food, beverage and retail outlets, guided tours, and, at Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, reduced admission for accompanying guests.

Zayed National Museum members will also receive up to 15% off at the museum's food and beverage outlets and Al Nagwa Boutique, along with a gift from the boutique for members spending over AED 50, the museum said.

Louvre Abu Dhabi is offering members up to 70% off selected pieces at its boutique, while Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi is offering 10% off Immersive Theatre tickets and 15% off dining and retail for eligible members.

To become a member, visitors can apply through each museum's website.