Clock Tower Museum - Makkah

Introduction

Abraj Al-Bait Clock Tower is a complex of skyscraper hotels located in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. On its top four floors is a museum known as the Clock Tower Museum. This museum is located at the highest point in all of Makkah. It is under the authority of the Misk Foundation, which is a non-profit organization founded by Muhammad Bin Salman, the Crown Prince. Since 6th May 2019, the beginning of Ramadan, the museum has been open to visitors.

Major features

The museum has four floors, each of which has a different motif and unique features. The first floor shows you the design and production stages of the Makkah tower, while the second floor is known for depicting time measurement methods used back in the day. Floor number three explains how people used to organize their lives and activities around the sun, the moon, and the earth, whereas the top-most floor depicts details of space and planets. The fourth floor is also home to a balcony that boasts stunning views of the grand mosque. Moreover, the museum is also home to the largest clock in the world. 

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