المتحف السعودي للفن المعاصر, Art and culture museum in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia.
The Saudi Museum of Contemporary Art merges modern artistic concepts with traditional building styles in Al-Bujairi, a historic district of Diriyah. The venue presents three rotating exhibitions each year, mixing local and international artistic forms.
The museum was founded in 2019 as part of Saudi Vision 2030, created through collaboration between the Diriyah Gate Development Authority and the Ministry of Culture. This establishment was part of a larger plan to redevelop the Diriyah region as a cultural center.
The museum displays contemporary works from regional artists and creates space for new creative voices in the Kingdom. Visitors can see how local and international artistic directions meet and shape fresh perspectives here.
The venue offers free admission to all visitors and requires only online registration beforehand. The best time to visit is in the morning or early afternoon when the galleries are less crowded.
The museum occupies one of the largest exhibition spaces in the country and displays collections that are continually expanded. Each exhibition is accompanied by events and discussions that enable direct exchange between artists and visitors.
Location: Diriyah governorate
Inception: 2019
Official opening: 2020
GPS coordinates: 24.73638,46.57612
Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:01
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