Zayed National Museum expands outreach with new April initiatives

ABU DHABI – Zayed National Museum has unveiled a wide-ranging programme of learning and public engagement activities for April, offering visitors new ways to connect with the UAE’s history, culture and heritage through interactive tours, workshops and creative experiences.

The programme introduces a mix of new initiatives and refreshed formats, reflecting the museum’s growing role as a hub for inclusive cultural participation. Among the highlights is the return of “Al Dhuha Hour” on April 13, marking its second session after a successful debut late last year. Now set to become a monthly fixture, the initiative combines guided tours with hands-on creative sessions tailored for senior citizens, including people living with dementia and their caregivers.

The April edition will begin with a botanical eco-printing workshop, drawing on traditional Emirati flora to create artworks that blend heritage knowledge with contemporary expression. The session is designed not only as a creative outlet but also as a space for social connection and wellbeing.

Extending its reach beyond its physical site, the museum is also launching a new outreach initiative titled “From Museum to Community” under the broader Multaqa Zayed National Museum platform. Beginning this month, the programme will take curated talks and discussions to cultural institutions across the UAE, fostering dialogue with local communities, researchers and heritage practitioners while sharing insights into the museum’s collections and narratives.

Alongside these new offerings, the museum continues to deliver its established programme of guided tours and workshops. Visitors can take part in bilingual experiences such as “A Walk Through Our History,” which is also accessible in Emirati Sign Language, and “A Walk Among Our Wings,” as well as a series of family-oriented activities designed to engage younger audiences through craft and storytelling.

From weaving inspired by oasis traditions to creative design workshops, the programme underscores the museum’s commitment to making heritage accessible, participatory and relevant to diverse audiences. Through a blend of education, creativity and community engagement, the April calendar reflects a broader effort to position the museum as a living cultural space, one that not only preserves the past but actively connects it to the present.