Dar Al-Madina Museum, the memory of Islamic civilization in the prophet's city, embodies the various chapters of the prophet’s life, and preserves Madinah heritage, urban monuments and historical events. Visitors enjoy a unique cultural and thought-provoking tour.

History and Monuments of Madinah:
The museum is one of the most important landmarks of Madinah. It is the first museum to display Islamic cultural heritage in creative ways and reality simulation models, and pictures documenting urban heritage. It also pays much attention to the prophet's life and historical monuments.
The museum was inaugurated in 2011. It aims at preserving the Islamic and architectural monuments and historical inscriptions that were removed from the vicinity of the prophet&rsquo;s Mosque during expansion. Thus, it connects the present and past of Madinah, preserving Madinah Islamic cultural heritage and passing it in full to future generations.
Museum Facilities:
The museum consists of the prophet&rsquo;s biography hall, architectural and cultural heritage hall, hospitality hall, the outer garden, the heritage bazaar, and the museum store. Many groups of rare collections are exhibited, including pieces of the Kiswa of the Kaaba, rare coins dating back to the prophet's and subsequent eras, Umayyad era pottery, Islamic manuscripts, rare jewelry, and traditional Madinah clothes and antiques, and some collections that date back to the pre-Islamic period.
Museum Publications:
The museum has released more than 44 publications on the landmarks and architectural heritage of Madinah. Museum library holdings include many books and journals. It welcomes students and researchers as well as visitors and tourists. More than 300,000 visitors from 52 countries have visited the museum since its inception.
Getting to the Museum:
The museum is located in the Knowledge Economic City, in front of the Haramain Train Station, in the east of Madinah. It is open from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm on all days except Friday. Know more and visit the official page of the museum <a href="https://x.com/Daralmadinahmus" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://x.com/Daralmadinahmus&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1731510666426000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2UG8dNEBjU515OFYU1qY7F">https://x.com/Daralmadinahmus</a> 
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Dar Al-Madinah museum 

It is a place where you experience the rich history of Islamic Civilization under one roof. 

The station was built on an area of 90,000 square meters and features a distinct urban design dating back to the late Islamic era. It has 12 buildings that provide service to the railway. The station was opened in 1326 AH (1908), and it is one of the railway&rsquo;s most prominent stations and its 􀄤nal station. During World War I, the station was intermittently closed until it halted permanently in 1921. The Al-Suqya Mosque is located within the station walls. It was named after the nearby Al-Suqya Well, from which the Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him) performed ablution while heading to the Battle of Badr, prayed, and supplicated for the well-being of the Muslims of Madinah. During his governorship of Madinah, Umar bin Abdul Aziz, may Allah bless his soul, built this mosque on the site where the Prophet (peace be upon him) prayed. Establishment: The museum is considered one of the historical tourist destinations in Madinah. It was established in 1419 AH, corresponding to 1998 AD, and was inaugurated by Prince Abdulmajeed ibn Abdulaziz. It is located on Omar ibn Al-Khattab St, King Abdulaziz Square in Anbariya. It is about 1,020 meters away from the Prophet&rsquo;s Mosque. Out-of-Service Railway: The Hijaz Railway was built during the reign of Sultan Abdul Hamid II in 1908. The journey of the Levant, Asia and Anatolia pilgrims from Damascus to Madianh took 5 days by train, instead of the 40 days journey using traditional means. The railway lines became inoperative after they were destroyed in 1916 during the World War I. In 1419 AH, the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities restored and rehabilitated the station, turning it into a historical archaeological museum. Historical Landmarks: The museum is an important historical institution. It showcases the history of Madinah from the pre-Islamic era through the present. The museum also immortalizes the history of the Hijaz Railway and the great services it rendered to pilgrims and visitors of the Two Holy Mosques. Museum collections include 7 safes containing artifacts, in addition to ancient manuscripts written during the reign of King Abdulaziz, and numerous early Islamic inscriptions. The museum consists of 19 galleries, exhibiting the history of Madinah from the pre-Islamic period through the modern era. It provides information on the Prophet, blessings and peace be upon him, his wives and offspring, the emigrants and helpers (ansar), etc. There are also seven artefact display halls. The museum contains parts of the Hijaz train, including 12 carriages that have been renovated and turned into restaurants for visitors. A Saudi Landmark: The Hijaz Railway Station has been transformed into an immortal historical and cultural landmark. It was turned into a museum of great historical and cultural value. The museum has been renovated and testifies to the history and civilization of the Kingdom. The Museum Today: The museum is equipped with various services. Cultural events and festivals are also held at the museum. Visitors can easily distinguish the wonderful traditional style of the museum and its surroundings in King Abdulaziz Square in Ambariya, and experience the past. Visiting the Museum: The museum is open on Saturdays through Thursdays from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm and from 4 pm to 9:00 pm. Entry is free. No reservation is required.

Hijaz Railway Museum

Visitors sense the greatness of the Prophet's Mosque and the attention given to it by Muslim rulers who have competed in serving mosque visitors and employing the best styles of Islamic architecture.   

A Museum Documenting History of Madinah: The museum is a major destination for visitors of the Prophet&rsquo;s Mosque because it contains a historical material that helps visitors visualize the stages of expansion and architecture of the Prophet&rsquo;s Mosque down the ages, through various types of media. The museum is one of the services provided by the Presidency of the Prophet&rsquo;s Mosque Affairs. It is located in the southern courtyards of the Prophet&rsquo;s Mosque, and covers an area of 2,200 square meters. A number of qualified guides receive visitors, and provide content in Arabic, Urdu and English. Visual and text presentations are offered in 12 languages, along with audio translation utilizing state-of-the-art technology. Enriching Visitors' Knowledge: The Museum is an emblem of historical and cultural heritage that enriches visitors' experiences, as they learn about the history of the Prophet&rsquo;s Mosque, which extends for more than 1,400 years: from its inception during the Prophet&rsquo;s lifetime through the present Saudi era. Visitors are introduced to the features and status of the Prophet&rsquo;s Mosque, and the honor associated with building it. The museum raises the visitors' cultural civilizational awareness. Visitors also get acquainted with the landmarks of the Prophet&rsquo;s Mosque, such as the pulpit, the mihrab, domes, umbrellas, gates, minarets, squares, and a number of other services that are provided to visitors of the Prophet&rsquo;s Mosque. The Museum Today: At present, the museum is one of the top destinations for visitors of the Prophet&rsquo;s Mosque. It is equipped by various multimedia technologies to ensure visitors benefit from visual, written and audio materials in its full capacity. The introductory tour takes approximately 40 minutes. The museum receives 30 visitors in each tour. Visiting Times: The exhibition receives visitors from Saturday through Thursday. It is open from 7:00 am to 12:00 noon, and from 4:00 pm to 10 pm. Location: <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/b2psVPJijnciGzi69" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://maps.app.goo.gl/b2psVPJijnciGzi69&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1731510666426000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2k6TbB4hQPBitFVjHSMe2d">https://maps.app.goo.gl/b2psVPJijnciGzi69</a>

The Prophet's Mosque Museum

The complex is a unique cultural landmark. It spreads light around the globe by printing the Word of Allah Almighty in the Arabic language and translating meanings of the Quran into many international languages, serving Muslims and conveying Islam to all people of the world.

The Largest Complex Serving the Qur&rsquo;an: The complex is the largest institution for serving the Holy Qur&rsquo;an in the world. It was Founded by King Fahd ibn Abdulaziz, and was inaugurated in 1405AH. It specializes in printing the Qur&rsquo;an, recording Quran recitations, and conducting and following research in Quranic studies, in addition to optimal utilization of advanced technologies in the field of electronic publishing and digital applications. Departments and Facilities: The complex is a magnificent architectural edifice with high capacities and multiple integrated facilities. It has an area of 250,000 square meters, devoted to achieving the complex sublime mission in serving the Word of Allah. It employs 1,100 scholars, Qur'an reciters, academics, etc. Bodies of the Complex include the Scholarly Council, the Scholarly Committee for Reviewing the Mushaf, Translations Center, Center for Quranic Studies, Digital Research Center, and Training and Development Unit, all of which operate under the supervision of the Higher Commission of the Complex chaired by His Excellency the Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance. Figures and Statistics: The annual production capacity of the complex is 18 million copies of various publications. More than 320 million copies of the Qur&rsquo;an, sections (juz's), recordings and books have been produced. The complex has also published translations of the meanings of the Qur&rsquo;an into 78 languages, 17 issues of the Journal of Qur&rsquo;anic Research and Studies, five manuscripts of the Qur&rsquo;an written by the complex calligrapher, and 13 Holy Qur'an websites. Other activities include organizing many seminars and training courses, conducting studies and launching applications to serve the Holy Qur&rsquo;an and Quranic studies. Visiting the Complex: The complex is open to visitors Sunday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 11:30 am. Those wishing to visit the complex are required to register on the Complex website and enter all required information in advance.

King Fahd Gloriours Quran Printing Complex

It is an incubator of culture and arts, and a microworld comprising multiple creative worlds reflecting the passion for arts featuring both local culture and modern international styles.

A Microworld of Arts: It is a cultural center that seeks to enrich the artistic and cultural movement in Madinah. The Center is considered one of the first art centers specialized in the visual arts in the Kingdom. It hosts and organizes various exhibitions, workshops and training sessions, and allows young people to display their work, and creates communities that contribute to their artistic advancement and creativity. A Quality-of-life Program: Al-Madina Art Center was inaugurated in 2018 to boost the artistic and cultural movement. It aims to be the interface for arts and rich culture of Madinah, and to contribute to the success of the objectives of the Quality-of-Life Program. It is part of Saudi Vision 2030. Architectural Style: The Center has a simple architectural style. The interior of the building features Madinah stone facades and white walls that are in harmony with black marble. From the outside, it is decorated with colored glass. The total area of the center is 8,200 square meters, comprising buildings and multi-purpose halls for holding workshops and art galleries. Providing Support to Artists: The Center supports artists and offers them several benefits, including: ● Presenting original and contemporary artworks inspired by the identity of Madinah community, while keeping abreast of prominent trends of international art schools. ● Providing young artists with unrestricted access to galleries to exhibit their artworks, while offering them guidance and criticism to help develop their creativity. ● Giving a different experience for young artists to help them develop their artistic works, by encouraging them to experiment, and get inspired and able to communicate so that they learn and produce creatively. The Center also offers a number of benefits for art fans, including: ● training in the various technical aspects through participation in the organized workshops and training sessions. ● In cooperation with the center management, passionate and ambitious youth can exhibit their artworks, which contributes to the development of those works and enriching young artists' experiences and skills. Who Can Visit the Center? The place is suitable for all age groups of both genders, especially those interested in the visual arts. The Center allows visitors to see creative works of art. It is a place to enrich the cultural awareness of visitors. Getting to the Center: The Center is located in King Fahd Park.

Madinah Arts Center

It is a contemporary interactive exhibition to revive the biography of the Prophet, blessings and peace be upon him.

The Most Authentic Biography of the Prophet: The Prophet's Biography Exhibition was established to present the Prophet's biography from a holistic cultural and civilizational perspective, employing a distinctive scholarly approach based on authentic research, and utilizing state-of-the-art audio and visual aids. The exhibition is overseen by the Muslim World League. Exhibition Languages: Materials are presented in seven languages: Arabic, English, French, Spanish, Urdu, Turkish and Indonesian. Exhibition Facilities: The exhibition consists of several modern digital halls. Each hall exhibits a particular field of the Prophet's biography and Islamic civilization, using interactive screens, graphic boards, modern atlases, educational panoramas, and more than 25 main pavilions, with dozens of sub-sections and topics. Visiting the Exhibition: The exhibition is located to the south of the Prophet&rsquo;s Mosque, in the Qibla direction. Visitors are welcome from Sunday through Thursday from 5:00 am to 10:30 pm. On Fridays: from 1:00 pm to 10:30 pm. On Saturdays: from 1:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Location: <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/HmsN5GXCunXZdFpD9" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://maps.app.goo.gl/HmsN5GXCunXZdFpD9&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1731510666426000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0hTvU1y7HMRxHcVmT4ZYxI">https://maps.app.goo.gl/HmsN5GXCunXZdFpD9</a>

The Prophet's Biography Exhibition

It is a research center focusing on scientific research and studies related to Madinah in various fields. It aims to contribute to presenting a renewed culture of knowledge and enhancing national belonging through an effective community partnership to serve the civilizational heritage of Madinah.

Its Establishment: &bull; The center was established by a lifelong charitable endowment by His Royal Highness Prince Abdul Majeed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, who served as chairman of the center&rsquo;s board of directors. Later on, this role was assumed by the successive princes of Madinah. &bull; Among those who occupied this role is King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud during his tenure as Crown Prince in 1432 AH. &bull; In 1436 AH, His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Madinah Region, assumed the position of Chairman of the Center's Board of Directors. Its Objectives: &bull; Conducting studies and research related to Madinah. &bull; Pioneering in providing information and research related to Madinah. &bull; Cultivating a culture of knowledge about the history and civilization of Madinah. &bull; Cooperating constructively with local and international research and study centers, experts, and researchers. Its Access: The Center is situated in the south of Madinah, overlooking King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Road. It is about 5.4 km from the Prophet&rsquo;s Mosque.

Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah Research and Studies Center

A big multi-discipline library, it is the largest public library in Madinah and dates back to more than five decades ago. It is one of the most prominent cultural landmarks in the region.

Diverse Intellectual Incubator: It is a public library established in 1380 AH in Madinah, in front of the Prophet&rsquo;s Mosque. Later, the library headquarters was moved to the current location in Al-Bahr neighborhood. Library holdings include books covering the various fields of knowledge, both modern and old. It also holds many collections of rare books and manuscripts. The overall stock of the library exceeds 14,000 books and manuscripts. A Library That Preserves Multiple Endowment Libraries: Because of the cultural and religious prestige of Madinah in the Islamic world, the government of the Kingdom has taken pains to make a scientific and cultural center of excellence. Therefore, this library was established to be a world-class institution with collections in the various Islamic and other disciplines. It aims to preserve the holdings of endowment libraries in Madinah region. Comprehensive Indexing and Superb Electronic Services: The library comprises several different facilities, and incorporates various indexing styles. It also provides electronic indexing and search tools. What Can You Find in the Library? &bull; A large collection of modern and rare books. &bull; Modern and advanced methods that facilitate search and access to library holdings. &bull; Well-equipped and quiet reading rooms to ensure a rich and fulfilling visitor experience. Superb Learning Experience: Library visitors can benefit from the excellent library services, including: &bull; the large collections of books and references. &bull; the quiet of the place which provides an ideal atmosphere for study. &bull; the scholarly nature of the place that enables you to enjoy an intellectual tour in an intellectual environment. Knowledge Seekers: The place is ideal for all members of society, who are interested in various disciplines and academic researchers from all over the Islamic world. Location: The library is on Imam Ahmed bin Hanbal Road near Prince Abdulmohsen bin Abdulaziz Road, Al-Bahr neighborhood, south of Madinah.

Public Library

Occupying a unique location only steps away from the Prophet’s Mosque, this cultural tourist oasis combines learning with fun and brings the pleasure of both the soul and the body into play. Visitors move on between a number of diverse cultural elements, most notably the Story of Creation Museum, a superb enrichment museum which presents the narrative of creation using spectacular scenes. 

Project Objectives
:The Project aims to
Achieve the most efficient development of a valuable and unique land which is located close to the Prophet&rsquo;s Mosque1-
Bring back the fragrance of history to this land to serve as a cultural and recreational destination and to achieve substantial economic returns-
Complete the development of the site to include an integrated cultural investment complex-
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