RIYADH: At Al-Tayebat International City of Science and Knowledge Museum in Jeddah, the Saudi Culture Pavilion opens a living window onto the nation’s heritage that captures the authenticity of the Kingdom’s identity and the richness of its many cultures.
The pavilion has emerged as one of the Kingdom’s most compelling educational and tourist draws, walking visitors through the story of the traditional dress and regional costumes that have set apart the different corners of Saudi Arabia across its long history.
The museum itself is a landmark: 12 heritage buildings raised in the old Hijazi architectural style, holding more than 365 exhibition halls.
A large share of that space is given over to the costumes, textiles, and handicrafts of each region, displayed in a way that pairs the scent of the past with the rigor of modern documentation.
The museum’s corridors present a striking visual range that runs the length and breadth of the country — north to south, east to west.
