Etihad Museum
| متحف الإتحاد | |
| Former name | Union House |
|---|---|
| Established | 02 December 2016 |
| Location | 1 Jumeira Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Coordinates | 25°14′N 55°16′E / 25.23°N 55.26°ECoordinates: 25°14′N 55°16′E / 25.23°N 55.26°E |
| Type | History museum |
| Architect | Moriyama and Teshima Architects |
| Website |
etihadmuseum |
The Etihad Museum collects, preserves, and displays the heritage of the United Arab Emirates in the areas of social, political, cultural, scientific, and military history. The museum takes its visitors to the foundation of phase the UAE. It holds everything from old passports to personal artefacts such as rings, eyeglasses and pocket watches, stamps and letters and other rare items are on display for the public to add dimensions to the story of the rulers of UAE.[1]
History
The museum was formerly called Union house. It is the location where, in 1971, the emirate's rulers signed a declaration that marked the formation of the UAE – is now part of the museum complex.[2]
Building
The structure is designed in the shape of a manuscript, with seven columns built into the museum to resemble the pens used to sign the original declaration. The building has eight permanent pavilions:[3]
Pavilion One: Will show a documentary film about the history of the UAE.
Pavilion Two: Will house a panoramic interactive map highlighting the era before the formation of the federation.
Pavilion Three: An interactive timeline that demonstrates key historical events before the union.
Pavilion Four: A visual showcase of the meeting between the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum.
Pavilion Five: An interactive guide to the formation of the union.
Pavilion Six: An homage to the important moments and challenges confronted the founding fathers before 1971.
Pavilion Seven: This will be dedicated to the UAE Constitution and will include the actual declaration itself.
Pavilion Eight: The final pavilion will be an open gallery celebrating the newborn nation.
See also
References
- ↑ "Etihad Museum opening in Dubai to tell the story of the UAE | The National". Retrieved 2017-01-27.
- ↑ "Etihad Museum open to the public on Saturday January 7". Time Out Dubai. Retrieved 2017-01-27.
- ↑ "The new Etihad Museum has been inaugurated – What's On Dubai". What's On Dubai. 2016-12-04. Retrieved 2017-01-27.