The National Museum of Saudi Arabia in Riyadh, the Red Sea Museum and Tarek Abdulhakim Museum in Jeddah are hosting dedicated activations starting September 23. These programs invite families and visitors of all ages to celebrate the national occasion through traditions, stories and cultural expressions.
According to SPA, the celebrations are inspired by the identity “Our Pride in Our Nature.” The National Museum guides visitors through the story of the Kingdom’s unification and national identity, while the Red Sea Museum focuses on Jeddah and the Red Sea. The Tarek Abdulhakim Museum offers celebrations through learning, music and creative family experiences.
From September 23 to 26, the National Museum features an interactive journey across several stations. This includes a shadow-theater performance about King Abdulaziz’s vision and the unification of the Kingdom, alongside stations dedicated to national figures, regional diversity, and traditional symbols and customs. The museum lobby hosts live folk-art performances from various regions in collaboration with the Theater and Performing Arts Commission, as well as interactive games.
Which museums are participating in the Saudi National Day celebrations? The celebrations are taking place at three specific locations. These include the National Museum of Saudi Arabia located in Riyadh, as well as the Red Sea Museum and the Tarek Abdulhakim Museum, both of which are situated in Jeddah. These museums are hosting dedicated activations starting from September 23 to allow visitors and families to experience the Kingdom’s cultural expressions and traditions.
What activities are available at the National Museum from September 23 to 26? Visitors to the National Museum can take an interactive journey through various stations. This experience begins with a shadow-theater performance detailing King Abdulaziz’s vision and the unification of the Kingdom. Additionally, the museum features stations focused on national figures, regional diversity, and traditional customs, while the lobby hosts interactive games and live folk-art performances from different regions.
How do the programs differ between the participating museums? Each museum has a program rooted in its own identity. The National Museum focuses on the story of the Kingdom’s unification and national identity. The Red Sea Museum celebrates the occasion through the lens of the Red Sea and Jeddah. Meanwhile, the Tarek Abdulhakim Museum provides a celebration centered on creative family experiences, learning, and music.