Treasured items captured from the past have been put on display at Qasr Al Hosn at an exhibition that opened to the public on Wednesday.
Updated: March 08, 2017, 12:00 AM
Qasr Al Hosn exhibition opens to public - in pictures
Visitors to the exhibition can walk through an animated presentation that shows the history of the fort and Abu Dhabi, back 450 years, and plans for its future. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National
Officials had announced earlier this week that the historical fort, considered Abu Dhabi’s symbolic birthplace, would open to the public in 2018 after the latest phase of renovation work. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National
Visitors to the exhibition can see artefacts, models and displays of what the Qasr Al Hosn site will look like after it opens its doors next year.Mona Al Marzooqi / The National
A private collection on loan from the Al Nahyan family is also on display. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National
While the annual Qasr Al Hosn Festival will not take place this year, families and children can still enjoy activities around the exterior of the site. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National
The exhibition is open to the public from 9am to 8pm. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National
A collection of pearl jewellery and other items is on display to demonstrate the peak of the pearling industry. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National
The original wooden gate to Qasr Al Hosn is among the treasured items captured from the past and put on display at an exhibition that opened to the public on Wednesday. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National
Officials had announced earlier this week that the historical fort, considered Abu Dhabi’s symbolic birthplace, would open to the public in 2018 after the latest phase of renovation work. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National