Museum in the restored Ottoman railway station with galleries on Madinah's history; reported closed for refurbishment in 2026.
The Al-Madinah Museum occupies the restored Hejaz Railway station complex. Its galleries cover Madinah's history from prehistoric times to the present, with a workshop and rolling stock from the Ottoman railway. Older listings give free entry and morning plus evening opening hours, but recent sources report the museum is closed for refurbishment in 2026 and no reopening date has been confirmed. Visitors should check visitmadinahsa.com before travelling and may view the station building from outside in the meantime. When open it is a general museum available to visitors of all faiths.
| Address | Omar ibn Al-Khattab Road, Al Suqya, Madinah 42315 |
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Location
Omar ibn Al-Khattab Road, Al Suqya, Madinah 42315
24.4617, 39.6002 View on map
Highlights
- Galleries from prehistory to the present
- Ottoman locomotives and carriages
- Workshop buildings
Tips for visiting
- Check opening status before travelling.
- View the exterior if closed.
- Combine with Dar Al Madinah Museum.
- Dress modestly.
When to visit
Check status first.
Accessibility
Level exhibition halls are reported; confirm when the museum reopens.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it open?
Reported closed for refurbishment in 2026.
Is entry free?
Older listings give free entry.
Where is it?
Omar ibn Al-Khattab Road in Al Suqya.
Can non-Muslims visit?
Yes, when open.