The Saudi Museums Commission has inaugurated the Red Sea Museum, a new cultural landmark that revives the legacy of Historic Jeddah.
With the attendance of the Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region, Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, and the Saudi Culture Minister, Prince Badr bin Farhan, the Museums Commission opened the Red Sea Museum at the Bab Al-Bunt building in Historic Jeddah, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
Located in the UNESCO-listed Heritage Site, which has acted as a bridge between cultures along the Red Sea coast, the museum serves as a vibrant showcase of the tangible, intangible, and natural heritage of the Red Sea.
The opening ceremony featured several events, including a tour across the museum’s permanent halls and the launch of “The Gate of Gates” temporary exhibition by Saudi artist Moath Alofi, curated by Philippe Cardinal.
The ceremony concluded with a captivating performance by Silkroad Ensemble, which played symphonies inspired by the musical diversity of the Red Sea region.
In his speech, the Saudi Culture Minister highlighted the Red Sea Museum’s significance in providing a platform for creativity and dialogue between cultures and fostering cultural and knowledge exchange.
Moreover, it underscores Saudi Arabia’s commitment to preserving its cultural and natural heritage, as part of an ambitious journey to revive Historic Jeddah, with the unwavering support of the Saudi leadership, to build a rich cultural future.
The Red Sea Museum offers an extraordinary blend of historic architecture and cutting-edge design, innovation and inclusive storytelling. It features a permanent collection of over 1,000 artifacts and artworks showcased across seven themes in 23 galleries.
It also displays historical artifacts, such as Chinese porcelain, incense burners, coral, jewelry, navigational tools, astrolabes, maps, sacred manuscripts, and photograph, alongside modern and contemporary artworks by Saudi, regional, and global artists.
