Central area
Al Safiyah Museum and Orchard
Al Safiyah Museum and Orchard… a complete cultural discovery experience
7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Family friendly
- Step-free
5 min drive8 min walk(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
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Creative Madinah
Artists, makers, galleries and workshops.
- Museum
- Museum
Al-Anbariyah & Al-Suqya
Dar Al Qalam — Arabic Calligraphy Museum
Follow Arabic script from early Qur’anic manuscripts to contemporary calligraphy at the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Global Center for Arabic Calligraphy, with galleries and workshops.
Free entry · book a visit online
- Family friendly
- Free
- Step-free
7 min drive18 min walk(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
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- Included with entry
- Family
- ExperienceHalf a day
Central area & the west
Madinah arts trail
Calligraphy at Dar Al Qalam, the galleries at Safiyyah, the Artists from Madinah and an evening at the literary club.
- Free
- Family friendly
- Afternoon into evening
4 stops · Dar Al Qalam — Arabic Calligraphy Museum → Al Safiyah Museum and Orchard → Dia Aziz Dia
- Museum
Eastern districts
Dar Al Madinah Museum
A private museum highlighting the history of Madinah, the Prophet’s Hijrah, and the city’s urban development through interactive exhibits
- Arts & culture
Wadi Al-Aqiq & Al-Qiblatayn
Madinah Literary Club
Lectures, poetry evenings and book launches for the city’s readers and writers.
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15 min drive(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
- Museum
Central area
The International Fair and Museum of the Prophet’s Biography and Islamic Civilization
A permanent museum presenting the life of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the message of Islam through interactive digital experiences
- Arts & culture
Eastern districts
Society for Culture and Arts — Madinah
See an exhibition or a performance, or join an art workshop, at the Madinah branch of the Saudi Arabian Society for Culture and Arts.
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- Family friendly
33 min drive(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
- Museum
Central area
Prophet’s Mosque Architecture Exhibition
A visual journey through the history of the Prophet’s Mosque architecture
- Museum
Uhud
Abu Bakr Al Amoudi Museum
A private heritage museum showcasing traditional life in Madinah through artifacts, photographs, and traditional attire.
- Historical place
Quba
Al Sirah – Seerah Exhibition
The Seerah Exhibition… an interactive modern experience presenting the Prophet's ﷺ life and teachings through innovative multi language displays
Sunday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM · Friday: 1:00 PM – 10:30 PM · Saturday: 4:30 PM – 11:30 PM
12 min drive(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
- Library
Quba
King Abdulaziz Complex for Endowment Libraries
A scientific center focused on research related to Madinah, fostering knowledge and national belonging through community partnership
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17 min drive(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
- Library
Central area
The Prophet’s Mosque Library
A library located within Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, serving as a prominent scientific and cultural destination
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5 min drive5 min walk(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
- Library
Central area
Public Library (Madinah)
A public library and one of Madinah’s prominent cultural landmarks, offering diverse knowledge resources.
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8 min drive22 min walk(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
- Arts studio
Al-Awali & the farms
Mayan Corner
A creative art space that nurtures expression through arts and crafts.
Afternoons and evenings; times vary by programme
21 min drive(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
- Arts & cultural centre
Quba
Madinah Arts Center
A cultural space that brings artists and creatives together, supporting diverse artistic expressions in an inspiring environment.
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