AL SHAREEF MUSEUM

Amongst Taif's most celebrated museums is the AlShareef Museum, which is home to the region’s ancient artefacts, traditional furniture, paintings and other relics. Spread across 6,000 square metres, the museum has various artefacts and exhibits displayed inside, and all of these belong to different parts of the Arabian kingdom. Built out of old stone in a traditional style of architecture, the museum has ornamented wooden door and many more.

If you wish to know about Taif's rich heritage and culture, you must visit Al Shareef Museum Taif. The museum tells historical stories of the local heritage and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This private museum's name is attributed to Al-Sharif Ali bin Malbas, who bought heritage artifacts from various auctions for his unique collection.

The museum is based in the Umm Al-Sebaa neighborhood in a traditional building spanning six thousand square meters. This museum's highlight is that it holds a weekly auction of unique artifacts attended by collectors and amateur historians. It is also a tourist and cultural destination for Taif's students' visitors and those interested in heritage and history.

Highlights

• Get transported back in time with a visit to the famous Al Shareef Museum in Taif
• Enjoy catching sights of age-old furniture, artefacts and paintings, along with numerous other displays and relics
• Discover different wooden doors that have iron frill ornaments, lanterns and other intricate details
• Or head over to the market inside the museum to get your hands on gifts, souvenirs, antiques and clothes, including traditional folk costumes and more
• You can also see various sculptors, carpenters, tailors and other craftsmen working on their craft on your visit to the museum market.