Makkah: Entrance tickets to the Museum of Ancient Crafts

Museum of Ancient Crafts: A Journey into Saudi Arabia’s Rich Cultural Heritage

Makkah,The Museum of Ancient Crafts, located in the Al-Ka'akiyah district of Makkah, offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore Saudi Arabia’s rich cultural heritage and traditional way of life. Housing more than 3,000 heritage artifacts, the museum showcases the history of ancient life through everyday tools, traditional clothing, handicrafts, weapons, jewelry and historical models. Visitors can discover traditional skills such as carpentry, blacksmithing, spinning and weaving, while exploring historical transportation methods and communication devices dating back to the era of King Abdulaziz.

The museum features several experiences designed to take visitors on a journey into the past. The Complete Experience at Al-Awwaleen Museum offers a comprehensive tour of a traditional heritage market, old handicraft shops, the Al-Awwaleen Communications Hall, traditional majlis sittings and the Grand Mosque Hall. It also includes simulations of ancestral travel and food traditions, a nature reserve featuring birds and domestic animals, and an interactive play area for children.

Visitors can also choose from individual experiences, including the Heritage Market Experience, which provides a closer look at traditional crafts and heritage products, and the Simulation of Ancestors' Life Experience, featuring historical communication exhibits, traditional majlis settings and recreated aspects of ancestral life. The Nature Experience allows guests to explore a peaceful reserve housing various birds and domestic animals, while the dedicated Play Area offers children an enjoyable combination of entertainment and learning.

The Museum of Ancient Crafts operates daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, while Friday visiting hours are from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The visit is approximately two hours and is classified as an easy experience, making it suitable for visitors of different age groups. Guests are advised that the QR code received after booking is not the official entry ticket; the actual admission ticket will be sent to their registered email address and must be presented at the entrance.