Drawing At The Museum
Have you ever wanted to sketch art while surrounded by masterful paintings and ancient architecture? Drawing at the Museum at Louvre Abu Dhabi, from 20 August to 8 October 2025, lets you do just that. Every Wednesday evening, small groups gather with a Museum Educator to explore artworks, learn to sketch skills, and draw in the quiet beauty of the galleries. It’s special because it makes art hands-on and peaceful.
With Captain Dunes, you can enjoy this creative journey without worrying about how to get there, transport, tickets, and all sorted.
Event Highlights / What to Expect
- Guided Art Exploration: Each session starts with 30 minutes led by an educator showing you techniques and talking about form, light, and perspective.
- Sketching in the Galleries: You’ll sketch things like ancient ceramics, reliefs, sculptures, human figures, and architectural features of the museum itself.
- Light & Shade Practice: Learn how light falls on surfaces, how shadow works, and how to make depth feel real in your drawings.
- Group Discussion & Feedback: After drawing, share your sketches, talk about what you saw, and learn from others in the group.
Dates, Timings & Venue Info
- Location / Venue: Louvre Abu Dhabi (Permanent Galleries)
- Dates: 20 August – 08 October 2025, every Wednesday evening
- Timings: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
- Best Time to Visit: Arrive a little before 4:30 so you have time to settle in, maybe grab a coffee, and get ready with your sketchbook.
How To Get There?
- By Metro / Public Transport: Use Abu Dhabi’s public transport to Saadiyat Island, where the museum is located, then take a taxi or local ride.
- By Car / Taxi: Louvre Abu Dhabi is on Saadiyat Island; there’s parking and signed roads. Evenings are quieter traffic-wise.
Tourists can reserve transfers with Captain Dunes to arrive relaxed and on time, avoiding worries about taxis or parking.
Nearby Attractions / Things to Do Around
- Saadiyat Cultural District: Walk around, visit other museums, or just enjoy the architecture.
- Louvre’s Collection & Galleries: Before or after your drawing session, explore the permanent art displays.
- Museum Cafés & Gift Shop: Great places to rest, get a snack, or pick up an art-inspired souvenir.
- Beach on Saadiyat Island: If you have extra time, the beach is nearby for a relaxing walk by the sea.
Why Should You Go There?
Because this is art that you touch, see, and create with your own hands. It’s unlike just walking through museums; it lets you slow down, observe carefully, and make something personal. Even if you’re not an artist, you’ll learn how collecting light, shadow, texture, and shape can shift how you see everything around you.
Insider Tips
- Best Photo Spots: Near pieces with strong contrast, sculptures, or under the museum’s dome, where lighting is dramatic.
- What to Wear: Comfortable clothes; wear something you wouldn’t mind pencil smudges on. Shoes for walking. Carry a light sweater; museums are air-conditioned.
- Materials: Bring your own sketchbook, pencils, and maybe a charcoal stick or blending tool if you like.
- Small Group Size: These sessions are limited in number; booking in advance is important.
- Quiet Times: Try to attend mid-week sessions when fewer people are around for a calm drawing environment.
Draw, Discover, And Feel At Louvre Abu Dhabi
Being a drawing instructor at the Museum is not just a class; it’s an opportunity to see the world from a new perspective, slow down, and draw what you feel inspired to create. Discover the world of art with Captain Dunes. You will come with curiosity; we will come with experts, smart planning, and knowledgeable travel agents. Call us today to plan your visit to the UAE and let your creativity be exhaled between August and October at Louvre Abu Dhabi.