The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT) is committed toensuring that students interact with Abu Dhabi’s historic sites and museumsthrough a cultural education program that aspires to engage individualsand communities and foster a love for learning. Cultural education helps instill values of inclusion and cross-culturalunderstanding, as well as values critical in increasingly diverse cities andcommunities. Informal educational programs and resources provideeducators and students with tools that raise an awareness of art andheritage and inspire individuals to be proud of their heritage and identityand celebrate cultural diversity.

DCT develops and delivers a dynamic range of cultural education activitiesacross its cultural sites, community and educational spaces throughout theyear. Tangible and intangible heritage and visual and performing artsprograms are all supported by educational materials that strive to createawareness among varied segments of society, notably youth and students.

Dedicated programs for K-12 and university students, that include hands on activities, exhibition tours, workshops and classes are available acrossall DCT cultural sites.

Students and educators are encouraged to participatein the diverse culture of Abu Dhabi that can be experienced in the museums,archaeological sites, heritage sites, and community centers, including QasrAl Hosn, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Al Ain Oasis and many more.

This guide presents the educational offerings across all DCT’s sites in theemirate of Abu Dhab