Exhibition Of The Two Holy Mosques Architecture

Our Mutawwif able to persuade the officer to let us in without pass since we came from so far. They even gave us free quran. We are so happy here.

One of ten things to do and visit in mecca. This museum show you history of mecca and Medina, if you come with your group tour will be fine but if you want to come by taxi recommended to take for round trip because this place is outside city and there haven't taxi service around there. When you order taxi please make sure you bargain the price correct. Not many driver understand in English and understand where you want to go.

Thanks to almighty Allah as we got chance to visit here. Authority preserved many valuable construction of holy two masjids of Makkah and Madinah. Also master plan of two masjids are kept here to provide concepts of two masjids to visitors. Also here anyone can know all information at a glance of two masjids. After completing visit, authority gave a Tiffin pack to each visitors with thanks.

Wonderful exhibition of all old property makkah and madina.
جزاك الله خير
All of exhibition team

A place where you can appreciate and go back to history about the history of these two holy masjid. See every details of the holy masjid and the transformation it has gone through

The exhibition (معرض عمارة الحرمين الشريفين), is nestled amid the hills of Mecca’s Umm Al-Joud area, not far from the Kiswa factory. The exhibition is divided into seven sections and includes artefacts dating back to the era of Abdullah ibn Zubair, circa 685 CE/65 Hj. The museum consists of seven halls that include models of the Two Holy Mosques; antiquities; inscriptions; models of the Kaaba cladding (Kiswa); the old door of the Kaaba; rare photos for the Two Holy Mosques; and a copy of Uthman's collection of the Quran (Mushaf Uthman).

The main entrance to the complex. Established in 1999 by the late Prince Abdul Majeed, governor of Mecca, the museum project cost more than SR 15 million. Some photographs, given as a gift by the late Crown Prince Sultan, are worth SR 10 million. It highlights the cultural and historical aspects of the Two Holy Mosques.

Brass head of the pulpit made during the reign of Sultan Suleiman al-Qanoony, circa 10th century Hejrah. The Ottoman minbars usually were executed in two distinctive fashions, one of which was a wooden one with and elongated conical cap like this one.

The door of Kaaba that was used until 1937/38 (inspect) CE. There's an inscription on the door that suggests that it was first fitted to the Kaba in 1636. Over the centuries the Kabah has been fitted with elaborately decorated doors like this one. The door also bears an inscription of the Shahadah (inspect) in Arabic in it's upper part. It's an iconic symbol of Arabia's Islamic History.

A replica of the sundial used to calculate the prayer timings and the age of the day. It was a mid-day timer used to determine prayer times before the printing of Hijri Calendar. It may have functioned somewhat like the sundial designed by ibn Shattir for the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus.

Cassing of Maqam Ibrahim (station of Abraham) used up until the time of King Fahad's (bin Abdulaziz) expansion of Masjid al-Haram. The Maqām Ibrāhīm (مَـقَـام إِبْـرَاهِـيْـم) is a stone associated with Abraham, Ishmael and their rebuilding of the Ka'bah. According to Islamic tradition, the imprint on the stone came from Abraham's feet, it appeared when Abraham stood on the stone while building the Kaaba.

Inscription on marble slab, marking the date for the construction of the Mataf during the reign of Abbaid caliph abi Ja'far al-Mansur al-Muntasir Billah in the year 611 Hj. The Mataf area has been rebuilt, redeveloped and expanded over the centuries. Several

A teak-wood stair case, used to enter Kaba, is placed near the main entrance to the museum complex. The floor of Kabah and the entrance is about 2.2 meters (7.2 feet) higher than the Mataf area, consequently a staircase is needed to enter the sacred shrine. Over the centuries several of these were built by Muslim rulers or other prominent Muslims to be used in Masjid al-Haram. This staircase dates back to the reigh of Ottoman Sultan Mahmud II.

An inscription on marble marking the date of the construction of the door and parts of the Holy Mosque that were damaged by fire during the reign of the Mamluk Sultan An-Nasir Faraj bin Bargog in 804H (1402).

Mouth-piece of Bir e Zam Zam (ZamZam Well) with outer ring and covering. The pully at the top dates back to the end of the fourteenth century Hijrah (circa. 1970 CE). The bucket made of brass dates back to the early decade of fourteenth century Hijrah (circa. 1900 CE).

A door belonging to Prophet's Mosque at Medina (large door at the right), dating back to the reign of King Abdul Aziz al-Saud. The door panels of an Ottoman era pulpit (smaller green door to the left with inlaid golden patterns) in Prophet's Mosque, made at the orders of Sultan Murad III. The grill on the wall in the middle belongs to the Masjid an-Nabawi's first Saudi construction.

A copy of Mushaf e Uthmani (Quran bearing the blood of third caliph Uthman) produced during Era of Uthman ibn Affan. The original is preserved in the Topkapi palace, Istanbul, Turkey. According to tradition the original manuscript of this copy bears the marks of the blook of the third Caliph Uthman ibn Affan

A great collection of artifacts used previously in various forms across Kabaah & Madina Sharif and in early era after prophet time (500-1800 AD) covering Ottoman and Saud reign period till recent past. A great place to understand location history.

Words cant describe the feelings while visting such holy places. Consider your self lucky or the chosen one if you got a call from Allah Subhan O Ta'la.

The are architacture of two holy mosque in SA. There are artifacts that in thr museum and you can take picture there. Recommended

This is exhibition of two holly MOSQUE in Makkah. It's located near Makkah. On Makkah jeddah road. If you go form new makkah road. Almost all old and rare pictures are available here. And also some old equipment from Haram Makkah. Also ghilaf e Qaba made in this building.
If come in Makkah you must watch it.

Very good place to visit. It is open nowadays. Tawalkana app is must.

Nice place to see... do visit this place... very well organised. Small scale models old heritage and centuries old things. It wad very good experience... free of cost... they let you write your name on the wall. Only takes 15 minutes from haram to go there.

The exhibition is organized into seven
sections. The very first section displays the miniature view of the Masjid Al Haram. The mini version is not a simple one, it is equipped with touch-technology. One can touch the panels to operate it and have different views. In the very first section, an old casing is also displayed. This is the older casing of the Maqam e Ibrahim. Along with it, crescents have been placed: the ones which used to stand high on the minarets of the Grand mosques Moving forward, you will find a complete wooden masterpiece: a wooden staircase that is beautifully carved and designed. It is made out of teakwood and was used in the 19th century. Going along you can view the great door of Holy Kaaba. All visitors stand by it and take a careful look at it. The next section is unbelievable; it is full of pictures of Holy Kaaba. These are not
ordinary pictures, these are the old and rare pictures of the Grand Mosque. According to sources, the late crown prince, Sultan bin Abdul Aziz gifted them.
The Holy Kaaba has three pillars inside that are not visible to us as the res inside the holy Kaaba. They are to support the Holy Kaaba One of the old pillars is at the display in the very exhibition. Along with it, a chest is placed. It was once inside the Kaaba. Next, you can view the old and rare handwritten copies of the Quran. The copy of the Othmani manuscript is also displayed. Next section is the Masjid Al Nabawi (PBUH) section. The great door of the Masjid al Nabawi is placed for the exhibition. Visitors are attracted towards this section even though this door isn't that historical! The zam zam section is the one where the zam zam well is placed. The very railing used for the zam zam well is placed there. Also, the bucket and the bowls used for drawing and drinking the pure water are finely placed behind the glass panels. Both the utensils are made up of brass. Very next to them rests the historic coins. These are the coins which were founded during different time periods near the well during renovation near the well.

Amazing historical artifacts from the two holy mosques dating back to the ottoman empire. A definite museum to visit if you have enough time.

The Two Holy Mosques Architecture Exhibition is located in Um al-Joud area, near the Kiswa Factory. Since its establishment it has become one of the most popular destinations in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. It was established in February 2000 during the late King Abdul Aziz era.
This little museum is brimming with relics from the two holy mosques, Al Masjidul Al Haram in Mecca and the Prophet's mosque in Medina. These include pillars, marble insignia and historical photos. Some items date as far back as the 13th-century Abbasid period. There are two standout items: the ornate teak wooden stairwell on wheels, which the Ottomans used to access the Kaaba in the 1820s, and a historic pair of the Kaaba's spectacular giant gilded metal doors.
On the northwestern edge of Makkah you’ll find a museum dedicated to treasures from two of Islam’s holiest mosques. Discover how Al Masjid Al Haram (Holy Mosque) in Makkah and Al Masjid An Nabawi (Prophet’s Mosque) in Madinah have been transformed over the centuries. Behold artifacts that include a teak staircase from the Kaaba, carved in 1825, and the door of an Ottoman pulpit, a relic from the Prophet’s Mosque that dates to 1590.

Great museum/place. This is where we can find the early history about stories, structures, artifacts, and what materials of Masjidil Haram and Masjidil Nabawi mosques. We can find one of the first era of pilar of Ka'aba, the stair to the Ka'aba door, the doors of the two mosques, even the miniature of the future expansion plan of Masjidil Haram where gonna have amphitheatre look, right-thru-streets, hospital for pilgrimages and even helipads. Not a big exhibition but very insightful.

Haramain sharif the holy places for all Muslims. Such a wonderful area both none can feel it without coming. May almighty Allah bless all to come these holy placed being muslim (Aameen).

The old things of khana kaaba and Masjid Nabvi are placed there like doors, the cage of aab e zam zam well, bowls, model of khana kaaba and Masjid Nabvi etc...

Assalamo alaikum friends.
This is a museum of macca near kaba old jiddha road u must to go museum all old somethings and free of coast. No ticket
Thank you so much.

Great place of history, there are english language signs and description (some need rewording) for all the artifacts. Although the exhibition space was big, due to the number of items available to view there needs to be more space. Within an hour of opening the whole place was packed with many Umrah groups (30 dec 2018).