About King Abdul Aziz Historical Centre

The King Abdul Aziz Historical Center is an integrated planned project made to house various museums to depict art, culture, and history of the city. The center houses a mosque, a library, and its centralized part has a vast museum. The museum aims at passing knowledge and information about the traditions, culture, and living of the civilization through visual and technical methods. Besides this, the place has an activity area, a reception, and other small areas to indulge in different undertakings. The wide gallery made inside the museum has scenes and paintings depicting the pilgrimage to the Sacred Mecca and Medina and its importance. The architecture, the exhibits, the paintings, and the structures are all well enough to keep the tourists spellbound.

Must See

  • The beautiful building that houses the museum
  • The water features and garden area
  • Well-exhibited displays
  • A mosque
  • A library

How to reach

Via Dirab Rd and King Fahd Rd/Route 65

Get on Dirab Rd/Route 505 from Dirab Branch Rd, turn right onto Dirab Branch Rd, take the ramp on the left onto Dirab Rd/Route 505. Follow Dirab Rd and King Fahd Rd/Route 65 to King Fahad Branch Rd. Exit from King Fahd Rd/Route 65. Follow King Fahad Branch Rd to King Saud Rd and reach the destination. The fare cost is 15 SAR to 18 SAR.

Tips

  • For the visitors who have a passion to learn ancient Riyadh History will undoubtedly be charmed here
  • Learn the most by watching the moments and sceneries in the museum
  • This is one of the largest museums in the Riyadh
  • The displays are well lit and exhibited very well
  • A yellow line will guide you all through the museum
  • Most of the explanation is through videos
  • The museum depicts the history of Saudi Arabia
  • A guide can definitely help especially in translations and communication 
  • The museum is well decorated and it represents different arts and culture of Riyad
  • Follow the security guidelines as mentioned and do not breach

Visit Time

Sunday:       8:00 a.m. to 2:00 pm
Monday:      8:00 am to 8:00 pm
Tuesday:       8:00 am to 8:00 pm
Wednesday:  8:00 am to 8:00 pm
Thursday:    8:00 am to 8:00 pm
Friday:        4:00 a.m. to 8:00 pm
Saturday:     8:00 am to 8:00 pm

Time Icon

Waiting Time

Nil

 

Entrance Fee Icon

Entrance Fee

Yes

Fees is only SAR 10

Read more

 

Time you can spend Icon

Time you can spend

2 to 4 hours

 

Weather Icon

Weather

Overcast Clouds 26.48°C

 

Local Services in Riyadh (Contact directly)

Discussion

No threads yet!

Be the first one to start a thread.

Top Attractions in Riyadh

Top Cities in Saudi Arabia