Dubai Moving Image Museum

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Jul 31, 2025 - Aug 01, 2025
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Dubai Moving Image Museum: A Journey Through Cinema History

This museum is dedicated to the prehistory of cinema, showcasing significant artifacts from film's evolution.

Founded on January 14, 2014, by Sheikh Majid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the museum features a notable collection from Akram Miknas in collaboration with Pierre Patau. Its cultural value lies in the preservation and presentation of over 300 antique items, including early animation devices such as the praxinoscope, zoetrope, and mutoscope.

Unforgettable Highlights

🎥 Key highlight #1: Extensive collection of 300+ antique film items
🖥️ Key highlight #2: Insight into pre-cinema visual entertainment technology
🎞️ Key highlight #3: Educational workshops and exhibitions for cinema enthusiasts

The museum offers paid entry, ideal for tourists, families, and historians interested in cinema's history.

Interesting Facts about Natural History Museum Dubai Moving Image Museum

Film Collectibles

Showcases over 300 pieces, including rare animation devices.

Established 2014

Inaugurated by a member of the Dubai royal family.

Collaborative Effort

Features a collection by Akram Miknas in partnership with Pierre Patau.

Location

Mcn Hive Al Khamila St

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