The Museum of the Future has opened a global call for ideas. The invitation targets residents of the UAE as well as creators worldwide, asking them to propose concepts that could become part of the museum’s next immersive exhibitions. The move comes as the museum nears the fifth anniversary of its opening, a milestone it plans to mark with fresh, forward‑looking content. According to a WAM news agency report, the initiative reflects the museum’s ongoing commitment to renew its experiences while anticipating scientific, technological and societal shifts that will shape humanity in the decades ahead.
Open call aims to shape next‑generation experiences
The initiative reinforces the Museum of the Future’s role as a global platform that brings together scientists, innovators, researchers, technologists and changemakers from around the world. It seeks bold ideas, solutions to humanity’s most pressing challenges and immersive concepts that examine the future of critical sectors and emerging technologies. By inviting input from a broad audience, the museum hopes to capture diverse perspectives that can inform its upcoming exhibitions.
“The Museum of the Future represents a unique UAE model that transforms foresight into an institutional practice where knowledge, innovation, technology, and human imagination come together to shape what comes next.”
— Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, Chairman of the Museum of the Future
Al Gergawi explained that the museum’s next phase will introduce a new generation of deeper, more immersive and highly interactive experiences. These will explore major scientific and technological shifts expected to reshape economies, societies and everyday life over the coming decades. He added that the museum sees this as a chance to co‑create the future – a future shaped by anyone, anywhere.
How to submit ideas
Members of the public in the UAE and around the world are invited to submit their ideas through the Museum of the Future’s official social media channels. Submissions will be reviewed as part of the museum’s ongoing plans to refresh its experiences, exhibitions and innovations. Details on the submission process and timelines will be announced in due course.
The museum stresses that ideas capable of changing people’s lives may come from anyone, regardless of location. By opening the call to a global audience, the institution aims to harness a wide range of creative visions that can help shape its future programming.
Frequently asked questions
Who can submit ideas to the Museum of the Future's global call?
Both UAE residents and creators from anywhere in the world are invited to submit concepts for the museum’s next immersive exhibitions, as stated in the article.
How can I submit my idea to the Museum of the Future?
Ideas can be submitted through the Museum of the Future’s official social‑media channels, where details on the process and timelines will be posted.
What type of ideas is the Museum of the Future looking for?
The museum seeks bold, immersive concepts that address humanity’s biggest challenges and explore future scientific, technological and societal shifts across critical sectors.
Why is the Museum of the Future launching this open call now?
The call coincides with the museum’s upcoming fifth anniversary, a milestone the institution wants to mark with fresh, forward‑looking content and new immersive experiences.
Will the Museum of the Future use the submitted ideas in its exhibitions?
Submitted concepts will be reviewed as part of the museum’s ongoing plans to refresh its exhibitions, with selected ideas potentially becoming part of future immersive displays.
