BARS Museum
Dubai
Modern and contemporary MENA art
About
We collect and exhibit modern and contemporary works from the Gulf and wider MENA region, with a focus on cross-disciplinary practices.
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Exhibitions
Current and upcoming shows at BARS Museum.
Visit
Hours, tickets, and directions for BARS Museum.
Address
Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai, UAE
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10:00 – 18:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00 – 18:00
- Thursday
- 10:00 – 18:00
- Friday
- 10:00 – 21:00
- Saturday
- 10:00 – 21:00
- Sunday
- 10:00 – 18:00
Last admission 30 minutes before closing.
Seasonal hours
- Ramadan hours (2026-02-18 – 2026-03-19)
- Hours may vary during Ramadan; check the website before visiting.
Free admission days
- UAE National Day: 2026-12-02
- First Sunday of the month: First sun
- Free for UAE residents with valid Emirates ID.
- Free-entry programmes are announced on the museum website and social channels.
Admission
- Adult — 0.5 AED
- Student — 0.25 AED
Valid student ID required.
- Child (under 12) — Free
- UAE Resident — 0.4 AED
Emirates ID required at entry.
- Museum + Horizons of Memory + Horizons of Memory — 0.65 AED
Combined ticket for permanent collection and the special exhibition.
General admission includes access to the permanent collection. Special exhibitions may require a surcharge or separate ticket.
Permanent collection included in museum admission.
Visitor info
0.1 AED
Underground parking at Alserkal Avenue; first 30 minutes free for museum visitors with validated ticket.
Free
Available in English and Arabic via the museum app.
Allowed
Personal photography without flash is welcome in most galleries. No tripods or commercial shoots.
Collection
Highlights from the permanent and rotating collection.
People
Curators
Curatorial team and permanent programme staff.