History of Cinema Museum

History of Cinema Museum Dubai is a popular UAE museum showcasing the history of moving images. HOC Museum
Dubai offers an in-depth look into all forms of moving images.

The History Of Cinema Museum in Dubai is for everyone, adults and children. Anyone who loves cinema will appreciate our story.The purpose of the museum is to share the prehistory of cinema through objects complimented by digital clips and interactive models, collected over 35 years by Mr. Akram Miknas, a Bahraini/Lebanese businessman with a passion for photography.

Inaugurated by Sheikh Majid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, the museum exhibits more than 300 unique artefacts presented for the first time in Middle East, Asia and Africa. This rare and stunning collection is what makes The History of Cinema Museum as the only one of its kind in the world and one of the best Museums in Dubai and the UAE.

All items in the museum are original, dating back from the 1730s to the twentieth century and covering the whole development of visual entertainment, from the earliest days of shadows theaters to the invention of 3D and the birth of modern-day cinema.

Located in Tecom, Barsha Heights, the History Of Cinema Museum offers visitors an interactive experience where children and adults can make a magical journey into the past

Guided tours rates available & must be booked in advance. School visit rates available, applicable for all age levels, including university age - Must be booked in advance.

The museum is available for hire for meetings and conferences, networking events, private parties, exhibitions, and other special events. Make your event unique by hosting it in Dubai's newest cultural destination. The museum also hosts children's birthday parties.

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Opening Hours:

The museum is open every day, except Friday, from 9.00am to 6.00pm

Admission:
30 AED: Adults (18 years+) .
25 AED: University Students with valid ID.
20 AED: Children (18 years and under), High School Students with valid ID.