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The museum aimed to welcome one million visitors in its first year. AP
Dubai's Museum of the Future has welcomed one million visitors over the past year. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The museum opened to the public on February 22, 2022. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Museum of Future under construction in 2018. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The museum's surface is adorned by Arabic calligraphy designed by the Emirati artist Mattar Bin Lahej. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The museum features a dedicated space for children, helping to harness their love of learning. Photo: UAE Government Media Office
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A robotic dog on display. Photo: Museum of the Future
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The museum sits on Sheikh Zayed Road. Photo: Museum of the Future
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UAE astronaut Sultan AlNeyadi at the museum. AFP
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Qatar World Cup 2022 games were broadcast outside the museum. AFP
A drone of an octopus at the Museum of the Future. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The museum aimed to welcome one million visitors in its first year. AP
Dubai's Museum of the Future has welcomed one million visitors over the past year. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The museum opened to the public on February 22, 2022. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Museum of Future under construction in 2018. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The museum's surface is adorned by Arabic calligraphy designed by the Emirati artist Mattar Bin Lahej. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The museum features a dedicated space for children, helping to harness their love of learning. Photo: UAE Government Media Office
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A robotic dog on display. Photo: Museum of the Future
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The museum sits on Sheikh Zayed Road. Photo: Museum of the Future
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UAE astronaut Sultan AlNeyadi at the museum. AFP
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Qatar World Cup 2022 games were broadcast outside the museum. AFP
A drone of an octopus at the Museum of the Future. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The museum aimed to welcome one million visitors in its first year. AP
Dubai's Museum of the Future welcomes one million visitors in first year
Chairman reveals plans to build on landmark attraction's successful start
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