Oli oli, Children's museum in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Oli Oli is a children's museum in Dubai featuring eight dedicated galleries covering creativity, science, water, air, cars, future technology, arts, and imaginative play. The exhibitions combine interactive installations that children can touch and use directly to discover concepts from science and art through hands-on activities.
The museum opened in 2018 and introduced an innovative educational approach to Dubai. It pioneered the combination of interactive exhibits with hands-on learning specifically designed for young visitors.
The name comes from Hawaiian language meaning joy, reflecting the museum's mission to foster positive learning through play and discovery. You can feel this philosophy in how the spaces invite children to explore and try things on their own.
The museum is located in the Al Quoz area and opens daily with extended hours on weekends. School groups can take advantage of special rates, and annual memberships are available for regular visitors.
The Air Gallery contains wind tunnels and flying machines where children can conduct experiments to understand aerodynamics and physics. This gallery lets children grasp complex concepts through direct play and observation.
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