Riyadh
Capital: Riyadh
Museums
The National Museum of Saudi Arabia
The flagship national museum in Riyadh, set within the King Abdulaziz Historical Center in Al Murabba. Its galleries present the long story of the Arabian Peninsula — from early human settlement to the founding of the modern Saudi state.
Saqr Al Jazeera Aviation Museum
An open-air and indoor aviation museum in Riyadh dedicated to the history of the Royal Saudi Air Force, with retired aircraft and exhibits on Saudi aviation.
Al Masmak Palace Museum
A restored mud-brick fortress in old Riyadh associated with the early twentieth-century unification of Saudi Arabia, now an interpretive museum on the founding of the modern Kingdom and traditional Najdi life.
Murabba Palace (Qasr Al Murabba)
The historic seat of King Abdulaziz in central Riyadh, a large mud-brick palace complex preserved as part of the King Abdulaziz Historical Center.
Heritage Sites
Experiences
Walking Historic Diriyah
A self-guided cultural walk through the restored Diriyah heritage area on the edge of Riyadh, around the UNESCO-listed At-Turaif district.
Riyadh Season
An annual large-scale entertainment and cultural season in Riyadh with concerts, exhibitions, sports and family programming across multiple zones.
Guides
Visiting Diriyah
An editorial orientation to Diriyah on the edge of Riyadh: the UNESCO-listed At-Turaif district, the wider heritage area, and how the destination is being reopened.
Family-Friendly Museums in Riyadh
An editorial orientation to Riyadh’s most family-friendly museums and cultural venues, suitable for visitors travelling with children.
Edge of the World
An editorial orientation to the Jebel Fihrayn escarpment near Riyadh, one of the country’s best-known natural viewpoints.