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Expert advice for Zayed National Museum
The British Museum will provide expert advice on the development of the Zayed National Museum following an agreement signed with the the Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC).
- Staff Report
- Published: 23:06 July 25, 2009
Abu Dhabi: The British Museum will provide expert advice on the development of the Zayed National Museum following an agreement signed with the the Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC).
It will also serve as a consulting partner and will advise on design, construction to educational and curatorial programming as well as training. The Zayed National Museum is scheduled to open in 2013 as the cornerstone project of the Saadiyat Island Cultural District.
The 12,000 square metre museum will recall the life and values of Shaikh Zayed (1918-2004) and will explore the history and culture of the UAE.
The Museum will have an ensemble of permanent galleries in which visitors will be introduced to five themes of Environment, Heritage, Unity, Education and Humanitarianism.
The architectural design of the Museum is by Foster and Partners, London. It will be unveiled in Abu Dhabi later this year.
"This great and historic institution will help us make the Zayed National Museum a place of inspiration and pride for Emiratis, a beacon for the people of our region, and a source of information and understanding for our visitors from around the world," said Shaikh Sultan bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Chairman of TDIC
Neil MacGregor, director of The British Museum, said: "We look forward to forging productive new friendships, and gaining new perspectives on our own collection, through this partnership with TDIC."
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