AlFelwa and AlJowhara Museum

AlFelwa and AlJowhara Museum is one of the most prominent museums in the Kingdom and is situated in Dammam's Al-Nozha neighborhood. It occupies a space of 5,000 square meters and displays more than 500,000 pieces of cultural heritage.

Abdul-Wahhab Al-Ghunaim is the name behind the establishment of this museum. Al-Felwa and Al-Jawhara Museum was eventually established in 1996 as a result of his love for collecting historical artifacts from 1973. Al-Ghunaim gave the museum the names Al-Felwa and Al-Jawhara of his two daughters, which respectively mean 'little pony' and 'precious things.'

The Prized Collection

The museum mainly displays artifacts from Saudi history, such as antique furniture, equipment for farming, old coins, objects from various Islamic eras, household goods, and firearms. The ten sections of the Al-Felwa and Al-Jawharah Museum are interesting to explore. There is also a section just for auctioneers. It's a privilege for many to become a part of this museum as an auctioneer!

How to explore AlFelwa and AlJowhara Museum?

• Enter the museum's main hall, which is decorated with a priceless assortment of the earliest and rarest coffee pots. These include dallahs and vintage coffee-making equipment from the reigns of Kings Abdulaziz and Faisal.
• A room on the museum's second floor is devoted to displaying antiques owned by former Saudi rulers. These items include watches, phones, furniture, artwork, and kitchenware.
• There is an Islamic section that houses the Holy Kaaba. It is the oldest historical Qur'an volume that dates back more than 550 years. Even just watching it will make you feel divine!
• A section with reconstructions of classic storefronts, including those for a craftsman's stall, a barbershop, a butcher shop, a bakery, and other old marketplaces, is also available for viewing.
• The area devoted to an old grocery store and features a range of soft drinks popular in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s is another fascinating element you wouldn't want to miss.
• Check out the area that showcases vintage coins, postage stamps, televisions, and radios.
• The exhibit of vintage cars owned by some of the great kings and leaders of the state is one of the museum's outstanding highlights.
• The first musical instruments used to amuse past kings and queens are kept by the Department of Media and Music.