Louvre Abu Dhabi announces opening date

Louvre Abu Dhabi will open to the public on November 11.


Visitors can walk through the promenades, overlooking the sea, beneath a vast dome, which is made up of 8 000 metal stars set in a complex geometric pattern, creating the illusion of a moving ‘rain of light’.


On display will be the museum’s collection of important artworks, artefacts and loans from France’s museums, from prehistoric objects to commissioned contemporary artworks. 


In addition to the galleries, the museum will feature exhibitions, a Children’s Museum, a restaurant, a boutique and a café. 


Manuel Rabaté, director of Louvre Abu Dhabi, said: “With a unique global narrative and a vision to explore the history of art in a fresh context, Louvre Abu Dhabi is a place where visitors can come to understand their own and others’ cultures.”