Museums & Science · Open since 2018

Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Cultural Centre

مركز الشيخ عبدالله السالم الثقافي

A large museum district bringing natural history, science, space and Arabic-Islamic scientific heritage into one connected public campus.

Overview

Infrastructure is a decision about the future.

Purpose

The centre is designed to make knowledge experiential through immersive exhibits, education spaces, public gardens and cultural programming.

History

The centre opened to the public in March 2018. Its museum buildings, fine-arts facilities and public realm were delivered as a single national cultural project.

Why it matters

ASCC gives families and students a major informal-learning environment and places scientific curiosity alongside regional history and identity.

Opened

2018

Museums

4 principal

Display halls

22

Exhibits

1,100+

Timeline

From proposal to public life

2010s

A museum district

Planning brings several disciplines into one connected cultural campus.

2018

Public opening

The centre opens with four principal museums and extensive public spaces.

2020s

Learning in public

Exhibitions and programs continue to connect science, heritage and everyday curiosity.

Today

A family institution

The campus remains a major destination for schools, families and visitors.

Project gallery

Three ways to read the project

The universe made tangible.
Life, ecosystems and deep time.
Scientific ideas across civilizations.