Dammam Regional Museum

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Dammam Regional Museum

Located in the very pleasant Sea Front of the King Abdullah Park, this fantastic new museum takes visitors on a detailed trip through the fascinating archeological history of the Dammam region, from prehistoric times all the way to the present day in the museum's six exhibition halls.

Information

addressAsh Shati Al Gharbi, Dammam
openingHoursThu–Sun 10am–7pm, Mon–Wed closed
phone+966 13 826 6056

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