Zayed National Museum

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Zayed National Museum Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Sheikh Zayed as a falconer and conservationist The Zayed National Museum (ZNM), currently under development on Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Island, is an architecturally iconic, internationally important, cultural museum that tells the story of the United Arab Emirates and the central role of its Founding Father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. This important story is brought to life with monumental architecture and vivid visitor experiences throughout five interpretive galleries. APA, in collaboration with the British Museum and design partners, is designing the Falconry and Conservation Wing of the ZNM. Messages in this gallery center on interpreting Sheikh Zayed’s passion for falconry, drawing connections between falconry and the Emirates’ environmental and conservation principles. The gallery experience immerses visitors in the world of Arabian falconry, melding cutting edge technologies and interactive design with traditional collections-based exhibitry. APA was contracted to provide full exhibit design services, from the development of design concepts through to delivery of detailed design documentation, supervision of exhibit production and installation.

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APA, in collaboration with the British Museum and design partners, is designing the Falconry and Conservation Wing of the ZNM. Messages in this gallery center on interpreting Sheikh Zayed’s passion for falconry, drawing connections between falconry and the Emirates’ environmental and conservation principles. The gallery experience immerses visitors in the world of Arabian falconry, melding cutting edge technologies and interactive design with traditional collections-based exhibitry. APA was contracted to provide full exhibit design services, from the development of design concepts through to delivery of detailed design documentation, supervision of exhibit production and installation.AldrichPears Associates Ltd | Interpretive planning and exhibit design for museums, science centers and zoos

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Zayed National MuseumAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Sheikh Zayed as a falconer and conservationist The Zayed National Museum (ZNM), currently under development on Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Island, is an architecturally iconic, internationally important, cultural museum that tells the story of the United Arab Emirates and the central role of its Founding Father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. This important story is brought to life with monumental architecture and vivid visitor experiences throughout five interpretive galleries.

APA, in collaboration with the British Museum and design partners, is designing the Falconry and Conservation Wing of the ZNM. Messages in this gallery center on interpreting Sheikh Zayed’s passion for falconry, drawing connections between falconry and the Emirates’ environmental and conservation principles. The gallery experience immerses visitors in the world of Arabian falconry, melding cutting edge technologies and interactive design with traditional collections-based exhibitry. APA was contracted to provide full exhibit design services, from the development of design concepts through to delivery of detailed design documentation, supervision of exhibit production and installation.