Red Sea Museum

Situated in Jeddah’s Al Balad district, the Red Sea Museum occupies the meticulously restored Bab Al-Bunt building, which historically functioned as the city’s primary seaport customs house and arrival terminal for sea pilgrims. Operating under the Museums Commission of the Saudi Ministry of Culture, this cultural institution documents the enduring connection between the Arabian Peninsula and the maritime world. The museum’s exhibitions showcase the historical navigation routes and shared heritage that united coastal communities across the Red Sea basin for centuries. Galleries display historic navigational instruments, antique nautical charts, rare manuscripts, and curated artwork that illustrate the region’s rich seafaring legacy. Through these historic collections, the museum offers visitors an educational perspective on Jeddah’s role as an essential harbor and gateway for international pilgrimage and trade.