RIYADH: Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan inaugurated the Black Gold Museum at the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center in Riyadh, marking a significant milestone in Saudi Arabia’s cultural landscape.
The museum is the first of its kind, exploring the transformation and global impact of oil on development and societies through modern and contemporary art. It offers visitors an opportunity to engage with the story of “black gold” in a new way.
Prince Abdulaziz said the museum is the result of collaboration between the cultural ecosystem, represented by the Museums Commission, and the energy ecosystem, represented by the King Abdullah Center.
He added that the museum aims to present a comprehensive narrative of the history of oil and its far-reaching impact across all aspects of life.
Prince Badr said: “The Black Gold Museum marks an important milestone in the arts sector and global cultural discourse. As the first permanent museum dedicated to oil and art, it provides an unprecedented space for reflection and critical thought and celebrates the transformative power of culture in shaping our understanding of the world.”
