The National Museum
Set aside a day to explore centuries of Arabian prehistory, history, culture and art at the Kingdom’s biggest and most entertaining museum. Housed within striking modernist architecture and flower-wreathed gardens, the National Museum exhibits everything from Neolithic rock art, to replicas of the buildings of old Jeddah, as well as transporting visitors on a magically interactive tour of the ages.
Come on weekdays for a less crowded experience, and take your time exploring the museum’s eight halls. While a regular rotation of activities, guest exhibitions and programmes keeps the content fresh, here’s a sample of the permanent collections on offer to delve into.
Restored former palace with a library, art gallery, cultural exhibits & a large garden. Even though the National Museum is full of historic artefacts and located just next to Murabba Palace, it is housed in a modern building, which is why it’s in this category. It is also part of the King Abdul Aziz Historical Center.
The museum contains an expansive collection of all things that define Saudi culture and its people. Everything from fossils, to old architecture and structures, Pre-Islamic trade routes, and items from the Arab Kingdoms are on display. The entrance fee costs SAR 10 for adults and it’s free for children. There are audio-visual presentations both in English and Arabic.
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