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3 days ago
- Entertainment
Museum of the Future Unveils Immersive Eid Al Adha Experiences for Families
The Museum of the Future has launched a dynamic lineup of activities for Eid Al Adha, offering an immersive mix of technology, art, and family-friendly fun designed to captivate visitors of all ages. At the heart of the programme is a virtual space journey aboard the OSS Hope orbiting station, where guests can explore futuristic innovations and glimpse a vision of life in 2071. The museum's second floor hosts the 'Tomorrow, Today' exhibition, where visitors can interact with the multilingual humanoid robot Ameca and capture memorable photos. Sensory wellness takes center stage at 'Al Waha', a calming zone aimed at restoring mental clarity through interactive experiences. Art lovers can delve into 'Earth Dreams' by Refik Anadol, a digital exhibition blending artificial intelligence and atmospheric visuals to explore humanity's relationship with nature. Nature meets innovation in 'The Vivarium', the latest addition to the museum's Nature Rehabilitation Lab. This sealed ecosystem, featuring genetically modified organisms, invites visitors to adjust environmental controls and witness real-time adaptation. For younger visitors, the 'Future Heroes' zone offers a safe, interactive space that promotes learning through creative play and collaboration. Set against the backdrop of one of Dubai's most iconic architectural landmarks, the Museum of the Future provides a unique setting for families to celebrate Eid while exploring the possibilities of tomorrow. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Al Etihad
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Al Etihad
Eid Al Adha holiday: Museum of the Future offers exceptional family experiences
1 June 2025 15:17 DUBAI (ALETIHAD) The Museum of the Future has announced a vibrant programme of activities for visitors during the Eid Al Adha holiday, designed for all include a virtual journey through space, interaction with robots, and photo opportunities across the museum's futuristic can embark on a unique space exploration experience aboard the OSS Hope orbiting station. This interactive journey presents the latest innovations and research conducted aboard the station and offers insights into what Dubai and the world might look like in the second floor, the 'Tomorrow, Today' exhibit allows visitors to interact with the humanoid robot Ameca, ask questions in multiple languages, and capture memorable can also enjoy 'Al Waha', a sensory experience designed to help restore natural balance and mental clarity. In the 'Earth Dreams' exhibition by artist Refik Anadol, visitors can explore immersive installations that reflect on the human-nature connection. Inspired by atmospheric imagery, the exhibition blends AI-generated digital artworks with a futuristic vision of art, technology, and museum also presents 'The Vivarium', the latest addition to its Nature Rehabilitation Lab. This living installation showcases an innovative model of environmental design, featuring genetically modified organisms—plants, insects, and microorganisms—within a sealed ecosystem. Visitors can control temperature, humidity, and lighting with a single touch to observe how the organisms adapt in real the first floor, 'Future Heroes' offers an interactive play area dedicated to children. Designed to develop skills in a fun and safe setting, the space encourages learning through exploration, collaboration, and creativity. For visitors looking to capture the perfect Eid snapshot, the museum's iconic architecture provides a stunning and unique backdrop that blends heritage with the future.
Zawya
20-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Zawya
Museum of the Future to participate in Austin's South by Southwest 2025
A premier global event that features conferences, festivals and special events across technology, film, music, education and culture South by Southwest welcomed over 300,000 visitors in 2024 Museum of the Future to host 20 activations, panel discussions and interactive experiences including the AI installation 'Earth Dreams' by renowned artist Refik Anadol Dubai Future Foundation to serve as the official sponsor of the 2025 Track at South by Southwest, covering key topics such as Lunar living, artificial intelligence, and the future of food. The Museum of the Future House will feature key speakers, including UAE astronaut Hazzaa Al Mansoori, Canadian astronaut Shawna Pandya, international film producer Gianluca Chakra, Cinema Akil founder Butheina Kazim, and many more. DUBAI – Dubai's Museum of the Future, a beacon of innovation and future foresight, announced its participation in South by Southwest (SXSW), the world's leading event for technology, innovation, and art, held in Austin, Texas from 7 to 15 March 2025. Over the course of five days, the museum will showcase Dubai's forward-looking vision for technology, foresight and culture by hosting 20 activations, panel discussions and interactive experiences. This internationally renowned annual event, first held in 1987 in the United States, brings together conferences, festivals, and specialised activities spanning technology, film, music, education, and culture. The previous 2024 edition welcomed over 300,000 participants from around the world. As part of its participation, the Dubai Future Foundation will serve as the official sponsor of SXSW's 2050 Track, facilitating discussions on topics including lunar living, artificial intelligence, and the future of food. The Museum of the Future house has been specially designed to captivate international audiences with Dubai's forward-looking vision. A Global Platform Majed Al Mansoori, Executive Director of the Museum of the Future, explained that the museum's participation in South by Southwest presents an invaluable opportunity to introduce Dubai's spirit to the world. Al Mansoori said: 'The Museum of the Future embodies the remarkable vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. By participating in SXSW, we will demonstrate Dubai's ambition to shape a positive future for humanity on one of the world's leading stages for technology, culture and art. The Museum of the Future experience will provide Austin with a window into our city; we'll show why we are rapidly emerging as a global hub for innovation, talent and investment.' Visitors to the Museum of the Future House at SXSW will have the opportunity to participate in 20 events and activations, including expert-led panel discussions and AI-powered interactive experiences. Among the highlights is Earth Dreams, a pioneering digital artwork by internationally acclaimed artist Refik Anadol, renowned for transforming real environmental data into dynamic visual narratives. Taking a piece of Dubai to Austin, Earth Dreams can also be found on the second floor of Dubai's Museum of the Future. The event will also host distinguished speakers, including astronauts, urban planning experts and filmmakers, to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of a diverse number of key areas. These discussions will provide valuable insights into the role of innovation and creativity in driving meaningful transformations across various sectors. Notable UAE Participation Key speakers at the festival include UAE astronaut Hazzaa Al Mansouri, Canadian astronaut Shawna Pandya, international film producer Gianluca Chakra, renowned author Geci Karuri Sebina, Emirati animator Mohammed Saeed Harib, the creator of the animated series 'Freej' and founder of Cinema Akil Butheina Kazim along with other key industry leaders. More details about the Museum of the Future's participation in South by Southwest will be shared across Museum of the Future social media platform(s): @museumofthefuture.
