• Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid inaugurated Dubai's Museum of the Future on Tuesday night. Photos: Dubai Media Office
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid inaugurated Dubai's Museum of the Future on Tuesday night. Photos: Dubai Media Office
  • The Ruler of Dubai shared new pictures showing the interior of the museum.
    The Ruler of Dubai shared new pictures showing the interior of the museum.
  • Sheikh Mohammed visits 'Vault of Life' at the museum.
    Sheikh Mohammed visits 'Vault of Life' at the museum.
  • Sheikh Mohammed was accompanied by Sheikh Ahmed, Sheikh Hamdan, Sheikh Maktoum and Sheikh Mansoor.
    Sheikh Mohammed was accompanied by Sheikh Ahmed, Sheikh Hamdan, Sheikh Maktoum and Sheikh Mansoor.
  • Sheikh Mohammed on a tour of the museum.
    Sheikh Mohammed on a tour of the museum.
  • The Ruler of Dubai called the museum a message of hope.
    The Ruler of Dubai called the museum a message of hope.
  • Sheikh Mohammed was accompanied by his sons during the tour of the museum
    Sheikh Mohammed was accompanied by his sons during the tour of the museum
  • The beauty of the museum inside equals its beauty outside, Sheikh Mohammed said.
    The beauty of the museum inside equals its beauty outside, Sheikh Mohammed said.
  • Sheikh Mohammed said his support for the museum was a long-term commitment.
    Sheikh Mohammed said his support for the museum was a long-term commitment.
  • Sheikh Mohammed toured the museum 'to explore the experiences it will provide to visitors'.
    Sheikh Mohammed toured the museum 'to explore the experiences it will provide to visitors'.
  • It was listed as one of the 14 most beautiful museums in the world by 'National Geographic'.
    It was listed as one of the 14 most beautiful museums in the world by 'National Geographic'.
  • The museum takes visitors on a journey to the year 2071.
    The museum takes visitors on a journey to the year 2071.
  • One of the outer space-themed exhibitions is called 'New Moon'.
    One of the outer space-themed exhibitions is called 'New Moon'.
  • Sheikh Mohammed with his sons, dignitaries and museum officials.
    Sheikh Mohammed with his sons, dignitaries and museum officials.

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Ruler of Dubai shares first glimpse inside Museum of the Future

Photographs show Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and sons inside the spectacular building

Sarah Forster
Sarah Forster

February 23, 2022

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New images showing the interior of the newly opened Museum of the Future were shared by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai.

"Today I visited the Museum of the Future, to explore the experiences it will provide to visitors and the potential for this new centre for futurists and intellectuals," said Sheikh Mohammed.

"The beauty of the museum inside equals its beauty outside.

"Our support for this important global hub for future innovation and human development is a long term commitment."

He was pictured with his sons Sheikh Hamdan, Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Maktoum, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Sheikh Ahmed, Chairman of the National Olympic Committee, and Sheikh Mansoor, Chairman of Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management.

Images also reflected the beautiful artistry seen on the outside of the structure and the multicoloured lights lining the walls.

Inaugurating the city's newest landmark on Tuesday evening, Sheikh Mohammed said the museum was a “message of hope, a global scientific platform and an integrated institutional framework to shape a better future for all of us".

Portraits of Sheikh Mohammed, as well as the projects he has decreed, including the Dubai Metro, the Hope probe and Burj Khalifa, were projected on to the building.

  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, accompanied by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, and Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, opens the Museum of the Future. Photo: Government of Dubai Media Office
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, accompanied by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, and Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, opens the Museum of the Future. Photo: Government of Dubai Media Office
  • The museum was inaugurated on Tuesday night. Photo: Government of Dubai Media Office
    The museum was inaugurated on Tuesday night. Photo: Government of Dubai Media Office
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid officially opens Museum of the Future. Photo: Government of Dubai Media Office
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid officially opens Museum of the Future. Photo: Government of Dubai Media Office
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid officially opens Museum of the Future. Photo: Government of Dubai Media Office
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid officially opens Museum of the Future. Photo: Government of Dubai Media Office
  • Mohammed Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and president of the Museum of the Future, said: ‘In its continuously evolving and renewed concept, the museum of the Future reflects the resilient and agile vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid in responding to changes of the future.’ Photo: Government of Dubai Media Office
    Mohammed Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and president of the Museum of the Future, said: ‘In its continuously evolving and renewed concept, the museum of the Future reflects the resilient and agile vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid in responding to changes of the future.’ Photo: Government of Dubai Media Office
  • A view of the light show at the Museum of the Future. Photo: Government of Dubai Media Office
    A view of the light show at the Museum of the Future. Photo: Government of Dubai Media Office
  • People attend the opening ceremony. Reuters
    People attend the opening ceremony. Reuters
  • The illuminated calligraphy by Emirati artist Mattar bin Lahej covers the curved structure. Antonie Robertson / The National
    The illuminated calligraphy by Emirati artist Mattar bin Lahej covers the curved structure. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • An image of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid is projected on to the museum. Antonie Robertson / The National
    An image of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid is projected on to the museum. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The opening was a visual spectacle. Antonie Robertson / The National
    The opening was a visual spectacle. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Spectators enjoy the light show. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Spectators enjoy the light show. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Visitors enjoy the opening ceremony of the Museum of the Future. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Visitors enjoy the opening ceremony of the Museum of the Future. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The stainless-steel facade of the museum consists of 1,024 panels over an area of 17,600 square metres. Antonie Robertson / The National
    The stainless-steel facade of the museum consists of 1,024 panels over an area of 17,600 square metres. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Spectators view the opening ceremony of the Museum of the Future. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Spectators view the opening ceremony of the Museum of the Future. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The museum is considered to be a complex architectural project. Antonie Robertson / The National
    The museum is considered to be a complex architectural project. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The opening of Museum of the Future is displayed in Times Square, New York. Photo: Dubai Financial Market
    The opening of Museum of the Future is displayed in Times Square, New York. Photo: Dubai Financial Market
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