I love history, archaeology and ancient. This is a place definitely to explore the early civilisation of Saudi Arabia!

Worth the detour if you have time. In a fort in downtown. It shows you how fast the country developed and how far it comes from. It also gives a good idea on the Saoud family history. Although renovated, the museum lacks clear and detailed information and guidance. Shame. But also, vast majority of Riyadh visitors ignore the site. They... More

KSA is a funny place. Generally it is a wonderful country and fantastic landscapes messed up by people. The cities are manic and traffic awful. Buildings are poorly constructed and usually at a fast pace to please some prince or other so the quality and design is very poor. Then there is the National Museum. Situated in the heart of... More

Nice museum..no brochures to guide you but there were marks on the floor. Lots to read, see and enjoy. Wasn't crowded and you could watch videos in English along the way.

One of the best museums I have seen in the middle-east. Well designed dispays on history of Saudi Arabia. Pre-islamic original artefacts, reconstructions of pre-islamic temples and ofcourse the rise of Islam. All well designed. Displays are in Arabic and English. Films are mainly in English and Arabic. There is a museum shop with a few books, but it was... More

The National Museum in in Riyadh give more information about Saudi Arabia and Islam. Need minimum 4-5 hours to have complete look in and around the museum.

Although slightly skeptical of the reviews and online information available for this museum, I did find my time was well spent here. This seems to be a very good place to go for families seeking a break from the sun and heat. Displays are in English and Arabic, combining history and artifacts with simple explanations and descriptions.

In country from the US for two weeks and was trying to figure out what to do with myself. Most tourism information points you to the shopping malls, and the locals tell you to experience the desert, forgetting you don't have a car and there are no tours available. Based on some research, I made my way to the National... More

National Museum in Riyadh is one of the best museums I have ever visited. Unfortunately, my time there was limited. The story is logical, and it is easy to follow. The building is beautiful and the surroundings interesting.