
General admission priced at Dh70, with free and discounted entry for eligible categories
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi opens on Saadiyat Island with general admission at Dh70; free entry for children under 12, people of determination and one companion, UAE senior citizens, and ICOM members; reduced admission for students, teachers, and UAE residents; bookings online.
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Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, designed by Frank Gehry, is set to become one of the largest museums in the international Guggenheim network, focusing on modern and contemporary art from West Asia, North Africa, South Asia, and around the world.
Dubai: With less than a month to go until Guggenheim Abu Dhabi opens its doors, visitors can now book their tickets online for the much-anticipated museum on Saadiyat Island.
General admission is priced at Dh70, with free and discounted entry available for certain categories of visitors.
Here is everything you need to know about ticket prices, eligibility and how to book.
Standard admission costs Dh70 per person, with free entry available for the following categories:
Reduced admission prices are available for the following categories:
All discounted ticket categories require proof of identification, and tickets must be collected from the museum's ticketing desk on the day of the visit.
Select your preferred visit date, ticket category and number of visitors before completing the booking.
Designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is set to become one of the largest museums in the international Guggenheim network.
The museum will focus on modern and contemporary art, particularly works from West Asia, North Africa and South Asia, while also showcasing artists and movements from around the world.

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