The Grand Vestibule

Louvre Abu Dhabi, a Universal Museum

A museum with a global perspective, Louvre Abu Dhabi brings together works from across the ages and from a multitude of cultures. The chronological journey throughtwelve chapters, spanning prehistoric to contemporary periods, highlights the characteristics shared by humanity throughout its history. The thematic presentation of the works draws attention to the similarities and particularities of our forms of artistic expression, surpassing any geographical limitations.

The dialogue between these objects, whether from the collection of Louvre Abu Dhabi or exceptional loans by French, Emirati and regional museums, reveals a universal history linked to humankind’s social, intellectual and technical exchanges around the world, and the interdependency of our societies.