Discover Jeddah's Past at Al Tayebat Museum
Al Tayebat Museum offers a fascinating look into Jeddah's long and cosmopolitan past, with a superbly curated representation of the city's 3,000-year history. The museum is housed in a multi-room complex that recreates the traditional Hijazi architecture of the old city, with bay windows overlaid with intricate wooden latticework and ornate coral masonry. With several floors of in-depth exhibits, the museum provides a living history lesson on the foundation of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and the wider Arabian Peninsula. There is also an entire floor dedicated to the city's rich Islamic heritage.