A state-of-the-art source to learn about the fascinating history of the Arabian Peninsula, the Riyadh National Museum is one of the finest, not only in the middle east but in the world. Situated in the King Abdul Aziz Historical Center in Riyadh, the place was established in 1999.
The creation of the museum was a part of an old building restoration plan that is the ‘Murabba Development Plan’, whose goal was to renovate the area around the Murabba palace on the occasion of the Centennial Celebrations in Saudi Arabia. Now, it is one of the most visited points of attraction in the whole country. If you are interested to know in detail about the land of the Arabian Nights, in one of the most expensive cities in the world, there is no better place than this.
The two-storied museum building holds a massive collection of antiquities, scriptures, artifacts, and other objects with utmost important historical importance. In a gallery with more than twenty-eight thousand square feet area, it houses the exhibits in a detailed era-dependent
Collection, from the dawn of the universe to the modern age. The emphasis on the history and culture of the Arabian Peninsula makes it more special. From rock painting, models, reconstructions of a Nabataean tomb from Madain Saleh to documentary films on 180-degree screens, the museum has it all. It also tells the tale of the Royal family, in the galleries with their belongings and fancy cars.
If you want to know about the spread of Islamic religion in the Arab countries, this is undoubtedly the best place. The immersive experience with the exhibits and displays document all the social, economic, and cultural impacts and changes of the region. The museum also organizes a number of cultural, educational, and artistic programs and activities during the summer sessions to attract the guests, and offer the first-hand experience to show the social and educational evolution of the country and its culture.
From Riyadh (city center), The National Museum can be reached via the following ways:
You could take a local taxi to cover the 6.2-kilometer distance in just 6 minutes. The estimated fare is 30 to 40 SR (about $9 to $11 USD)
If you want to save some money, opt for an Uber. For the same 6.2-kilometer distance, the estimated fare is just 12 to 16 SR (about $3 to $5 USD)
If the weather is nice and you want to experience the local culture closely, you can always opt for a walk. The shortest route is around 5.6 km which will take around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach.
Sunday: 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Monday: 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Thursday: 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 04:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 08:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Waiting Time
No
Entrance Fee
Adult: SR 10 per person
Child: Free
Time you can spend
Three to four hours
Weather
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