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Saudi Arabia Announces 10 New Museums Across the Kingdom

cultural-heritage · 2026-04-27

Chaired by Hassan Taher, the Culture Club of Saudi Arabia's Museum plans to establish ten new museums throughout the country, highlighting Islamic history, contemporary art, and the oil sector. The Black Gold Museum in Riyadh will showcase over 200 pieces related to oil history, in collaboration with the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center. The Royal Arts Complex will house the Museum of World Cultures, emphasizing Riyadh's historical significance. In Diriyah, a Museum of Contemporary Art will support the local art community. Mecca will feature the Revelation Museum, dedicated to Jabal al-Nour and the Cave of Hira. Medina will include three museums, such as the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Museum, while Jeddah will present the Red Sea Museum, the Tarek Abdel Hakim Museum, and TeamLab, a digital art venue.

Key facts

  • Ten new museums announced by Museum's Culture Club in Saudi Arabia.
  • Black Gold Museum in Riyadh will feature over 200 contemporary artworks about oil history.
  • Museum of World Cultures in Riyadh is part of the Royal Arts Complex designed by Ricardo Bofill.
  • Royal Arts Complex includes 500,000 sqm area, 16 sqkm park, library, studios, auditorium, theaters, cinemas.
  • Museum of Contemporary Art in Diriyah follows the first Saudi Contemporary Art Biennale.
  • Revelation Museum in Mecca focuses on Jabal al-Nour and Cave of Hira.
  • Three museums in Medina: Al Salam, Al-Safiyyah Museum & Park, and Prince Mohammed bin Salman Museum.
  • Prince Mohammed bin Salman Museum developed with Ministry of Culture and King Abdulaziz Foundation.
  • Red Sea Museum in Jeddah covers maritime history and Hajj.
  • Tarek Abdel Hakim Museum dedicated to the late Saudi musician.
  • TeamLab digital art museum in Jeddah part of 10-year collaboration with Saudi Ministry of Culture.

Entities

Artists

  • Tarek Abdel Hakim
  • Ricardo Bofill

Institutions

  • Museum's Culture Club
  • King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center
  • Royal Arts Complex
  • Ministry of Culture
  • King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives
  • TeamLab

Locations

  • Saudi Arabia
  • Riyadh
  • Diriyah
  • Mecca
  • Medina
  • Jeddah
  • Red Sea
  • Jabal al-Nour
  • Cave of Hira
  • Prophet's Mosque
  • Al-Safiyyah Museum & Park

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