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King Abdulaziz Historical Center - National Museum

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King Abdulaziz Historical Center (National Museum), Historical Center، King Abdul Aziz، Riyadh Saudi Arabia
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Description

Located in the capital city of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, the King Abdul Aziz historical center was built on the former compound of the Murabba Palace and is around 1.5 km to the north of the old city. In 1999 several cultural institutions focusing on Saudi history were built on the old palace compound and the remains of the old palaces were remodeled and restored to make it look as close to the original building as possible. 

The Museum

The National Museum of Saudia Arabia is the Historical Center’s crowned jewel. It is famous for its magnificent architecture and eight “Exhibition Halls” each of which is themed around a different part of the region’s history, such as Saudi heritage, Islamic culture in Arabia, Arabian kingdoms, The Prophet’s Mission, and Islam in the Arabian Peninsula. 

You can make your way through the museum hallway along the yellow-dotted path as you explore the exhibits with their well-lit, informative, and interactive displays. 

Attractions

The King Abdulaziz Historical Center houses an old courtyard house, a mosque, a library, a conference building, and several parks with long, green fields and water showers. Towards the south lies a small theme park that attracts locals and tourists alike. There is also a group of traditional homes in the center that were originally planned as a part of the museum but are now used as reception centers that host major events and ceremonies.

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Museum

Location

King Abdulaziz Historical Center (National Museum), Historical Center، King Abdul Aziz، Riyadh Saudi Arabia

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Fabiana Bauz

Fabiana Bauz

09/28/2023 22:18

Google review

Nice experience. Free ticket (but anyway you have to book in the website) There are a coffee shoop, souvenirs, and open park with water fountain. It worth to go.
sunan phicharachot

sunan phicharachot

09/11/2023 13:12

Google review

The National Museum of Saudi Arabia. The full of historical, you can learn from beginning till nowadays. So, this place is definitely worth must visit, a detailed of journey though part is here. The Museum is big, free entrance have parking. I speeding time 90minutes to around, at the end have coffee shop, gift shop and park to relax. After longe journeys. So enjoy your day like I am.
Javila

Javila

09/08/2023 03:37

Google review

Another must in Saudi. So beautiful place where you will spend around 2 or 3 hours minimum. The museum is so big and plenty of really good history from Saudi. You can learn from the beginning to nowadays the evolution of them, and their culture.
Jay Dubya

Jay Dubya

07/30/2023 13:33

Google review

Went to visit on a Saturday morning around 10am with the family. There was plenty of shaded free parking and after walking inside the receptionists were helpful. After checking us all in and paying a grand total of zero riyals they told us the general pathway we would need to take around the galleries… The kids found it a bit boring but were interested in the short films and other interactive displays… There were a lot of artifacts throughout and some nice model displays of the grand mosque in Makkah. Definitely worth a visit. Plan to spend about 60-90 min walking around…
Arianna Z

Arianna Z

07/19/2023 10:27

Google review

It's a must visit if you're in Riyadh. You get to discover the story of the country and the prophet. Only downside it was freezing because of the ac (we went in July) so if you're not used to it bring something warm. There's also a nice garden outside where you can sit and chill.
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11/26/2021 15:39

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