Dubai’s Museum of the Future hits milestone with 2 millions visitors on 2nd anniversary
On Thursday, February 22, the Museum of the Future celebrates two successful years since its opening. The museum has welcomed more than 2 million visitors from over 172 countries around the world. This milestone reflects the museum’s success in becoming a global platform for innovation and reimagining the future, in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
During the past two years, the Museum of the Future has become a centre for innovation, education, and future foresight as well as a beacon for knowledge and creativity. The museum has hosted more than 280 prominent events attracting more than 20,000 participants from around the world. It has also received more than 40 heads of state and government, ministers and official delegations during their official visits to the UAE. Additionally, the museum also hosted over 370 international, regional and local media delegations to shed light on both Dubai and the UAE’s vision for the future.
His Excellency Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, Chairman of the Museum of the Future, affirmed that the museum’s remarkable achievements and record-breaking numbers, over the past two years, stem from the forward-thinking vision that inspired the establishment of this knowledge and scientific focused institution. This vision, envisioned by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, aims to position Dubai as a global hub for the future.
His Excellency added: “The Museum of the Future’s inauguration in 2022 sent a powerful message to the world; that the region was now ready to shape and influence the future of humanity. It not only affirmed Dubai’s leadership in foresight, but also positioned the city among the world’s most advanced and forward-thinking urban centers. In the span of just two years, the museum has evolved into a dynamic hub for innovation, education, and intellectual creativity.”
His Excellency continues to add: “The Museum of the Future was introduced and launched during the World Government Summit, it transformed from an ambitious idea to a prominent and permanent global hub, welcoming intellects, future designers, and international institutions specialising in future foresight. The museum serves to strengthen global collaboration in anticipating both opportunities and challenges expected in the forthcoming decades. The museum is set to continue its crucial role, introducing the world to cutting-edge future technologies, creative innovations, and transformative changes that will impact various aspects of human life.”
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