The Railway Museum , or Hejaz Railway Museum in Hejaz Railway Station , is an archaeological museum located in al-Madinah al-Munawwarah , in the western part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The museum houses a collection of artifacts and consists of fourteen halls, showcasing the history and heritage of al-Madinah al-Munawwarah from prehistoric times to the modern era. Hejaz Railway Construction of the Hejaz Railway began in 1900 to facilitate the transportation of pilgrims from the Levant, Asi...
The Saudi National Museum , located in Riyadh , the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , contains approximately 4,413 valuable archaeological and historical artifacts that span thousands of years. It also has around 221 display cabinets showcasing animal figures and structures, human artifacts, and ancient rock inscriptions. The museum is one of the Kingdom's heritage and cultural landmarks. It was constructed in 1999 and covers an area of seventeen thousand m 2 . It is located on the ...
SAMA Money Museum is a museum specializing in currencies, highlighting their historical and civilizational value. It is located in the main building of the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) in the capital, Riyadh . It contains rare Islamic currencies, currencies that prevailed before Islam, and modern currencies, in addition to containing some of the raw materials used in the modern banknote printing and coin minting industry alike. The museum also exhibits illustrative pictures of the security featur...
Al-Faisal Museum for Arab-Islamic Art, an extension of King Faisal Center For Research and Islamic Studies , aims to promote knowledge and culture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Inaugurated on June 1, 2017, the museum exhibits and houses a vast collection of rare manuscripts, Arab-Islamic art, and artifacts owned by King Faisal Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud . Its key objective is to preserve humanity's cultural heritage and contribute to academic and cultural fields by providing resources to visi...
The International Fair and Museum of the Prophet's Biography and Islamic Civilization is a global interactive museum dedicated to a comprehensive cultural introduction to Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him (PBUH), his noble manners, and ethics, and to presenting Islam in its true form. It is supervised by the Muslim World League and is located in the al-Haram Neighborhood, next to the Prophet's Mosque in al-Madinah al-Munawwarah . It was inaugurated on February 3, 2021. The museum co...
Khuzam Palace, currently known as Jeddah Regional Museum , was built by order of the Founding King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud in 1928 and was completed in 1932 in the heart of Jeddah Governorate. In 1981, it was converted into a museum by King Fahd Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud , with the front part of the palace being restored. The museum was inaugurated in March 1995, preserving the authentic architectural style of the building. Part of the palace was converted into a museum, furnished, and eq...
Saqr al-Jazira Aviation Museum is a museum that specializes in aviation and related sciences. It was opened in 1999. It houses collections, aircraft, and historical documents, showcasing the technological advancements achieved by the aviation sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It bridges the past and present, starting from the era of the Founding King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud up to the present day. Establishment of Saqr al-Jazira Aviation Museum The museum was established in conjun...
Jeddah Regional Museum, or Khuzam Palace Museum , named after Khuzam Palace, one of the Founding King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud 's palaces, is located in al-Nazlah al-Yamaniya Neighborhood in Jeddah City in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province , west of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The palace was named 'Khuzam Palace' due to the extensive presence of lavender ( khuzama ) in the neighborhood and was later transformed into the Jeddah Regional Museum after its restoration. The cons...
The Museum Sector Development Strategy is an organizational plan for the museum sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was launched by the Museums Commission, affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, on September 19, 2021. It aims to be a developmental mechanism that highlights the history and identity of the Kingdom, providing space for the sector to grow and elevate according to international standards. The Museums Commission, through its strategy, seeks to bring about a vital change in th...
Al-Ahsa Archaeological and Heritage Museum is one of the museums in al-Ahsa Governorate in the Eastern Province, east of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is located in the city of al-Hufuf, near the historic Ibrahim Palace, House of Allegiance, and al-Amiriya School. History of al-Ahsa Archaeological and Heritage Museum Al-Ahsa Archaeological and Heritage Museum embodies the memory of the province, dating back to the BC eras. It was established in 1983 and officially opened in 1997. The museum h...
Dar al-Madinah Museum specializes in the history and urban and cultural heritage of al-Madinah al-Munawwarah Province. It was founded by Abdulaziz Kaki, a native of al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, and was inaugurated in 2011. Contents of Dar al-Madinah Museum The museum houses around two thousand items, including archaeological artifacts, highly detailed models, handicrafts, documents, correspondences, ancient literature, postage stamps, photographs, and fine arts. The museum consists of two main sec...
Al-Safiyyah Museum and Park Project in al-Madinah al-Munawwarah is one of the projects of al-Madinah al-Munawwarah Region Development Authority . The foundation stone was laid on November 24, 2018, on an area of 4,419 m 2 . It consists of the cultural park, the museum display area, and the commercial and entertainment services area. The location of al-Safiyyah Museum and Park Project Al-Safiyyah Museum and Park Project is located in the central area of al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, south of the Pro...