Private museum on the Hijrah and Madinah's heritage with models and about 2,000 artefacts. Open to all visitors; closed Fridays.
Dar Al Madinah Museum, founded by Abdulaziz Kaki and inaugurated in 2011, is a privately owned museum opposite the Haramain high-speed railway station. It presents the Prophet's biography, the Hijrah and the architectural development of Madinah through dioramas, scale models of Quba Mosque, Masjid al-Qiblatayn and the Prophet's house, replicas and roughly 2,000 artefacts including coins, manuscripts and calligraphy. Guided tours run in Arabic, English and Urdu, and photography is permitted. It is open Saturday to Thursday from 11:00 to 18:00 and closed on Fridays. Adult admission is SAR 25 (about $7), children from SAR 15 (about $4), and children under 5 enter free. The telephone number is +966 53 477 9997. It is open to visitors of all faiths and is the best indoor introduction to the city for a non-Muslim traveller.
| Address | Safwan Ibn Malik Al Tamimi Street, Al Mabuth, Madinah 42362 |
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Location
Safwan Ibn Malik Al Tamimi Street, Al Mabuth, Madinah 42362
24.4772, 39.6879 View on map
Highlights
- Dioramas of the Hijrah and early Madinah
- Scale models of Quba, Qiblatayn and the Prophet's house
- Coins, manuscripts and calligraphy
- Guided tours in English
Tips for visiting
- Allow 90 minutes.
- Closed Fridays.
- Call +966 53 477 9997 to arrange an English tour.
- Combine with a Haramain train arrival.
When to visit
Weekday afternoons.
Accessibility
A wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance and seating are listed on the Almunawarah platform.
Frequently asked questions
How much is entry?
SAR 25 (about $7) for adults and SAR 15 (about $4) for children; under 5 free.
Is it open on Friday?
No.
Are there English tours?
Yes.
Can non-Muslims visit?
Yes.