ASEER REGIONAL MUSEUM

Considered to be one of the most important museums in the city of Abha, the Aseer Regional Museum is also the city’s most private museum, especially in terms of construction cost. Designed to exhibit the different historical periods of the Saudi Arabian kingdom, the museum has various galleries and areas.

One of the most insightful places to visit in Abha is the Aseer Regional Museum which gives you a comprehensive overview of the local heritage and culture. The museum covers 7 buildings that are identical, but each covers a different aspect of the history and culture of Saudi Arabia. It is considered one of the largest undertakings to preserve and promote Saudi heritage and culture and the importance of its preservation.

The museum holds several exhibitions and displays, and you can walk through galleries that display thousands of artefacts and images that uphold the colourful and interesting history of Saudi Arabia.

Highlights

• Learn about the rich history and culture of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia by paying a visit to the Aseer Regional Museum in the city of Abha
• Find out more about the development of cultural activities in the region as well as the country by exploring the different galleries here
• Get a chance to see different archaeological and heritage collections inside the galleries and sections of the museum
• You can also see old manuscripts, documents, currencies, silverware, jewellery as well as ancient weaponry and war tools here, along with traditional clothes, agricultural tools, brass and leather goods, etc.
• Visit the market inside the museum to purchase local products from the sellers of the Abha and Asir regions, including clothes, foods and more