Step back into time.
Get ready to experience Saudi culture like you never have because the waterfront city of Jeddah is getting a brand-new museum.
Set to open in the heart of historic Jeddah, the Red Sea Museum will be a cultural anchor for the region dedicated to the Red Sea’s history and natural heritage.
What’s more, The Museums Commission has announced the opening date of the space as well and it is less than a month away.
The December opening will bring cultural exchange, creativity, and connection through an inclusive museum experience to your doorstep.
So, clear out your calendars. Here is everything to know about the museum’s opening.
Red Sea Museum 2025
The Red Sea Museum is set to become a vibrant cultural heartbeat for the region, celebrating and preserving the Red Sea’s rich natural, tangible, and intangible heritage. Blending historic architecture with bold, modern design and immersive storytelling, it promises a world-class experience where history, innovation, and creativity come together in the most engaging way.
The museum is a powerful symbol of Saudi Arabia’s commitment to protecting its heritage while enhancing quality of life through culture, arts, and education. More than just a museum, it’s a living space that connects visitors to the Red Sea’s stories of exchange, creativity, and connection, all brought to life through cutting-edge technology and inspiring design, in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
Red Sea Museum 2025 location
The museum is set to open at the recently restored Bab Al Bunt building, a regional landmark which once served as the gateway to Saudi Arabia.
Red Sea Museum 2025 opening date
The museum will start welcoming you and your loved ones from Saturday, December 6. We did say that the opening was less than a month away.
Red Sea Museum 2025 tickets
Tickets for the museum will be released closer to the opening date. Check back with Destination KSA to learn when they do.
What to expect from the Red Sea Museum 2025
Step inside the Red Sea Museum and explore over 1,000 artifacts and artworks spread across seven immersive themes and 23 galleries, from the story of the Bab Al-Bunt building itself to the wonders of marine life, sacred journeys, trade routes, navigation, and artistic inspirations drawn from the sea. Expect a captivating mix of historic treasures like porcelain, maps, manuscripts, and modern and contemporary works that bring the past and present into one beautifully flowing narrative.
Opening alongside the museum is the striking temporary exhibition The Gate of Gates by Saudi artist Moath Alofi, offering a powerful look at Bab Al-Bunt’s transformation as a cultural gateway. Plus, a buzzing lineup of workshops, talks, performances, and creative programs, from hands-on artisan training to a musical celebration of Red Sea heritage, makes this not just a museum visit, but a full cultural experience waiting to be discovered.
Things to do in Jeddah
Jeddah is preparing to close out the year with tears, goosebumps, and thumping hearts as the Red Sea International Film Festival returns in December. Looking to celebrate something special? Check out the selections for the first-ever Saudi Michelin guide.
Sat Dec 6. Bab Al Bunt, Historic Jeddah, museums.moc.gov.sa.
