Clock Tower Museum
![]() ![]() Location within Saudi Arabia | |
Location | Makkah, Saudi Arabia |
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Coordinates | 21°10′41″N 39°49′32″E / 21.17808°N 39.825552°E |
Type | Science Museum |
The Clock Tower Museum is a museum, occupying the top four floors of the Abraj Al Bait clock tower in Mecca or Makkah, Saudi Arabia.[1][2] The museum, located at the highest point in Makkah, is operated by the Misk Foundation, a non-profit organization established by Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman.[2][3]
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The museum was first opened to visitors in May 2019. It has four floors where each floor represents a unique topic. The first floor shows the Makkah tower, its design and production stages.[2][1] The second floor exhibits time measurements used in ancient days.[2][1] The third floor explains how the sun, the moon, and the earth were used in the past to organize life and activities.[2][1] The fourth floor depicts details of space and planets.[2][1] There is also a balcony with a panoramic view of the Grand Mosque.[2][4]
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References[]
- ^ a b c d e "Clock tower museum in Makkah thrown open to visitors". Saudigazette. 2019-05-11. Retrieved 2019-05-14.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Clock tower museum in Makkah thrown open to visitors". Saudigazette. 2019-05-11. Retrieved 2019-05-14.
- ^ "A New Museum Has Opened In The Royal Clock Tower In Makkah And It's Said To Be The Highest In The World". lovinsaudi.com. Retrieved 2019-05-15.
- ^ "Museum at Makkah Clock Tower opened". The Siasat Daily. 2019-05-13. Retrieved 2019-05-15.
- Museums in Saudi Arabia
- Tourist attractions in Mecca
- Museums established in 2019
- Science museums