*** Al-Madinah Museum ***

Al-Madinah Museum (Arabic: متحف المدينة المنورة) is a museum in Al-Madinah, Saudi Arabia, that exhibits Al-Madinah heritage and history featuring different archaeological collections, visual galleries and rare images that related to Al-Medina. The museum exhibits around 2,000 rare artifacts that capture the heritage and culture of Al-Madinah and document the landscape, the people and how it has been shaped over the years. One of the parts of the tour is the evolution of Masjid Nabawi from a house, courtyard, and home to the massive complex that it is now.

Location and Accessibility

.The Al Madinah Museum is situated in a location easily accessible to visitors and pilgrims staying in Medina. It is part of the effort to enhance the cultural and educational tourism experience in the city. .The museum is designed to accommodate both Arabic and non-Arabic speaking visitors, with many exhibits translated into multiple languages.

History

In 1983, a project was launched to transform Al-Hejaz Railway Station that was established in 1908, into a museum called Al-Madinah Museum, the project also included the establishment of Hejaz Railway Museum in the site. The museum is not to be confused with the privately run Dar al Madinah museum in the Eastern outskirts of the city.

Halls

The museum consists of many halls including br 1. Museum Lobby
2. Al-Madina environment, history and nature
3. Al-Madina in Prophetic era
4. Prophet Mohammed’s wives, his sons and daughters
5. Mohajreen (migrants)
6. Ansar (supporters) 7. Prophetic Mosque
8. Al-Madina in the reigns of Caliphs
9. Al-Madina in the reign of First Saudi State
10. Al-Madina in the reign of Second Saudi State
11. Al-Madina in the reign of King Abdul Aziz
12. Al-Madina Heritage

Importance

The Al Madinah Museum serves as a vital repository of the rich heritage of Medina, preserving its religious, cultural, and historical significance for future generations. It plays a crucial role in helping Muslims and non-Muslims alike to appreciate the deep connection between Medina and the broader history of Islamic civilization.