Riyadh, 25 Shawwal 1447 AH (13 April 2026)

The Museums Commission has held a virtual session titled "Our Saudi Story" in Riyadh, spotlighting the role of cultural initiatives in activating museum collections and strengthening their presence in daily life, building early community awareness ahead of the opening of official museums and preparing a more interactive and sustainable cultural experience.

An Interactive Initiative Redefining the Museum

The session addressed "Our Saudi Story" as an innovative model for re-presenting museum collections beyond traditional display, taking them into public space through traveling events across the Kingdom's regions and turning static objects into living cultural material that engages the public.

Discussions on Cultural Identity and the Museum Experience

The session featured leading museum sector specialists, who discussed the initiative's role in strengthening community attachment to collections and re-reading cultural symbols, including treating the Saudi emblem as a "living archive" reflecting historical transformations and national identity.

Field Experiences in Several Regions

The session reviewed the initiative's implementation in a number of regions, including Qassim, Jeddah and Najran, between 1 September and 13 December 2025, offering an immersive experience that let visitors explore examples of the collections to be displayed in future regional museums.

Strengthening the Museum–Community Relationship

The session also highlighted the Najran Museum's experience in building an early relationship with the local community before its official opening. These initiatives strengthened community engagement, raised interest in the museum and changed the traditional view of the role of museums.

Cultural Strategy and Developing the Experience

The session addressed the importance of programming strategies in moving collections from their historical context into daily life through temporary initiatives that raise cultural awareness, stimulate community participation and improve the quality of cultural life across the Kingdom's regions, in line with Saudi Vision 2030.

Toward a Sustainable Museum Experience

The session closed by stressing the importance of sustaining these initiatives and strengthening their role in building a continuous interactive relationship between the community and heritage, making museums vibrant platforms for knowledge and experience that go beyond traditional display to active participation.

At a Glance

  • Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • Organizer: Museums Commission
  • Format: virtual session
  • Goal: activating museum collections in daily life
  • Regions: Riyadh, Jeddah, Qassim, Najran
  • Idea: turning collections into living cultural elements