AL AIN OASIS
Covering 1,200 hectares, Al Ain Oasis, the largest oasis in the United Arab Emirates and is a key component of the Cultural Sites of Al Ain, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The oasis provides an authentic representation of the life of the region’s inhabitants nearly 4,000 years ago, showcasing traditional agricultural practices and […]
MIT MUSEUM
Founded in 1971, the MIT Museum (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) houses collections spanning holography, technology-related networks, artificial intelligence, robotics, and the history of MIT. Its holography collection of 1,800 pieces is the largest in the world. The museum regularly presents temporary exhibitions, often at the intersection of art and technology. In addition to serving the […]
NAJRAN REGIONAL MUSEUM
Najran, historically a nexus of civilizations, facilitated by trade routes linking Southern Arabia and Mesopotamia to the Mediterranean, is adorned with remnants of ancient forts and rock inscriptions, narrating its illustrious past. The Najran Regional Museum, part of the National Transformation Programme 2030’s mission to establish 13 regional museums in Saudi Arabia, aims to preserve […]
AL MASMAK FORT
The Al-Masmak Fortress, located in the historic core of Riyadh, stands as a testament to the Kingdom’s vibrant heritage. Its historical significance was amplified in Saudi annals when King Abdulaziz reclaimed it in 1901, marking the dawn of Saudi Arabia’s unification. The Museum Commission entrusted Avesta Group with the task of reorganising the fortress’ historical […]
NORTHERN BORDERS REGIONAL MUSEUM
Located in the northern part of Saudi Arabia, the Northern Borders Regional Museum discloses the history and multiple connections established through trails, roads and pipelines in this province. The exhibition retraces the birth, evolution and multiplication of these routes, roads that constitute the backbone of the territory. It invites visitors to learn about the people, […]
AL JADIDAH DESIGN CENTRE
Design Space AlUla is a new center celebrating local and international design, located in the heart of the AlJadidah Arts District. The space explores and engages with global design practices, filtered through the lens of AlUla’s cultural and natural landscapes. It aims to fuel creative inquiry and expression through a programme of collaboration and exchange, […]
KHOZAM PALACE
The Khozam Palace, one of the most important historical palaces in the Kingdom, was constructed as a royal residence in the 1930s and bore witness to many historical events during the reigns of King Abdulaziz and King Saud. It has hosted several influential meetings between the leadership of Saudi Arabia and the US, including the […]
AL BAHA REGIONAL MUSEUM
Al Baha region is often called ‘The Garden of Makkah’ due to its proximity with the holy city, its abundant resources, and its lush natural sites. In alignment with the National Transformation Programme 2030, which aims to establish 13 regional museums across Saudi Arabia, the Al Baha Regional Museum aims to safeguard the area’s rich […]
SHUBRA PALACE
Situated in the city of Taif, the palace was used by royalty as their summer residence during the reign of King Abdulaziz Al Saud. In an effort to promote culture and local heritage, the Ministry of Culture is leading the transformation of Shubra Palace into a contemporary museum. The exhibition will serve as a gateway […]
RCU CULTURE SECTOR ORGANISATION
The Royal Commission for AlUla was established in 2017 to preserve and develop the archaeological and historical sites of this region, as well as to position the destination as a prominent hub for the arts. With over 25 cultural sites already open to the public and large-scale assets simultaneously in development, the current operational model […]