Capacity

6,287 visitors

Location

Cultural & Creativity District

Total GFA

67,073 M²

Land Area

91,473 M²

Design

Heatherwick Studio

Industrial Heritage and Art Education

Designed by Heatherwick Studio, the Museum is housed within a repurposed desalination plant, preserving its industrial character while providing dedicated spaces for art education and cultural programming. It features exhibitions on water systems, Jeddah’s industrial development, art galleries and a Makers’ Souk that brings together local artisans and their handcrafted works.

It offers interactive experiences and spaces for learning, design, craft and displaying works. It also includes the various creative spaces that bring together learning, creativity and cultural production.

Key Highlights of the Museum

Transformed Desalination Plant

Adaptive reuse maintaining original industrial architecture

11,000 m² Outdoor Space

Interactive and exterior exhibition areas.

Multi-Purpose Galleries and community programming

Flexible exhibition, workshop spaces and cultural activities.

Makers Souk

A platform for local artisans to showcase and sell handcrafted works.