Jeddah's House of Islamic Arts showcases 15 centuries of Islamic heritage
The House of Islamic Arts in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia's first museum dedicated exclusively to Islamic art, houses more than 1,000 rare artifacts spanning 15 centuries from across the Islamic world, from China and India to the Maghreb and Andalusia.
Among its highlights is a gallery of rare Quranic manuscripts tracing the evolution of Arabic calligraphy into a celebrated Islamic art form. Featured works include a 2.6-meter textile inscribed with one-third of the Holy Quran in microscopic script and a manuscript in which each letter incorporates one of the Names of Allah.
The museum also displays ceramics, textiles, coins, and architectural artifacts, offering visitors a broad view of Islamic artistic traditions.
Through interactive exhibits, temporary exhibitions, workshops, and lectures, the House of Islamic Arts serves as a leading cultural destination dedicated to preserving and promoting Islamic heritage for future generations.



