Abu dhabi: The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre is offering free admission to the 'Light and Peace Museum' from 16th to 18th May to mark International Museum Day and support its mission to preserve Islamic cultural heritage. The museum is open daily from 9 am to 10 pm, providing visitors with an interactive cultural experience that explores the history and achievements of Islamic civilisation.

According to Emirates News Agency, visitors are guided through the museum by cultural tour specialists. The exhibitions are enhanced by multimedia and advanced digital technologies across interactive galleries, presenting the artistic, scientific, and cultural contributions of Islamic civilisation and its connections with other cultures. The museum also highlights values of tolerance, coexistence, and peace rooted in the UAE's cultural identity.

The museum experience is available in seven international languages-Arabic, English, Chinese, Spanish, French, Russian, and Hindi-supported by interactive digital technologies that allow visitors to engage with ease. The journey is structured across five main galleries, each focusing on key civilisational values such as tolerance, worship, creativity, and coexistence, in addition to a dedicated space designed for families and children.

Located within the 'Peace Dome' at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre, one of Abu Dhabi's prominent cultural destinations, the museum offers a variety of cultural experiences and activities. The dome also hosts the Mosque's Library, which specialises in the sciences and arts of Islamic civilisation, and a theatre that accommodates religious, national, cultural, and community events.