Al Taybat International City Museum of Science and Information, Islamic science museum in Rayhanat Al Jazirah, Al Faisaliyah District of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Al Taybat International City Museum of Science and Information spans multiple connected buildings with hundreds of rooms displaying scientific artifacts, traditional exhibits, and technological innovations. The collections cover Islamic history, regional craftsmanship, and modern educational content across all galleries.
The building began as a palace constructed for Sheikh Abdul Rauf Khalil and later transformed into a museum to preserve his extensive regional collection. This conversion made these artifacts available to the public for education and appreciation.
The collection includes Islamic manuscripts, traditional pottery, ancient coins, regional weapons, period furniture, and historical clothing that reflect local craftsmanship and daily life over centuries. These objects show how people in this region made and valued their possessions.
The museum occupies a large site that requires significant time to explore thoroughly, so planning your visit in advance makes sense. Guided tours are helpful for seeing highlights and understanding the stories behind individual exhibits.
The building itself demonstrates Hijazi architectural style with traditional regional construction elements integrated into the modern museum layout. Visitors experience the architectural history of the location itself while exploring the displayed collections.
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