Jeddah Historic District's 'TeamLab Borderless' Museum Attracts Over 52,000 Visitors

The museum underlines the Ministry of Culture's dedication to preserving the Kingdom's heritage while embracing innovative forms of artistic and cultural expression from around the globe. - SPA
The museum underlines the Ministry of Culture's dedication to preserving the Kingdom's heritage while embracing innovative forms of artistic and cultural expression from around the globe. - SPA
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Jeddah Historic District's 'TeamLab Borderless' Museum Attracts Over 52,000 Visitors

The museum underlines the Ministry of Culture's dedication to preserving the Kingdom's heritage while embracing innovative forms of artistic and cultural expression from around the globe. - SPA
The museum underlines the Ministry of Culture's dedication to preserving the Kingdom's heritage while embracing innovative forms of artistic and cultural expression from around the globe. - SPA

The "teamLab Borderless" museum, a collaboration between the Saudi Ministry of Culture and the Japanese art collective teamLab, has been a huge success, drawing 52,500 visitors in the first two months since opening on June 10, SPA reported.
The museum underlines the Ministry of Culture's dedication to preserving the Kingdom's heritage while embracing innovative forms of artistic and cultural expression from around the globe.
According to Director General of the Jeddah Historic District Program Abdulaziz bin Ibrahim Al-Issa, the interactive global "teamLab Borderless" museum in the heart of Jeddah's historical district is important.
Al-Issa stressed that with the support of Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud, the museum helps strengthen the region's position as a global tourist destination, and offers a one-of-a-kind cultural and tourism experience to visitors.
The "teamLab Borderless" museum offers visitors the chance to experience over 80 interactive digital art installations in a 10,000-square-meter space.
Choosing the Jeddah Historic District for this innovative museum aligns with Saudi Vision 2030 and Jeddah's strategic development drive to become a leading global cultural and tourism center.
According to the program, since the opening of the museum, tickets have completely sold out online until August 15. The museum's website has received 890,000 visits, and the Jeddah Instagram account for "teamLab Borderless" has rapidly grown to 20,900 followers; it has a total reach of 10.02 million.



Heritage Commission Launches Cultural Events to Mark World Heritage Day

​​​​​​​The program also includes workshops, live demonstrations by artisans, and dedicated retail spaces where artisans display and sell their handmade products - SPA
​​​​​​​The program also includes workshops, live demonstrations by artisans, and dedicated retail spaces where artisans display and sell their handmade products - SPA
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Heritage Commission Launches Cultural Events to Mark World Heritage Day

​​​​​​​The program also includes workshops, live demonstrations by artisans, and dedicated retail spaces where artisans display and sell their handmade products - SPA
​​​​​​​The program also includes workshops, live demonstrations by artisans, and dedicated retail spaces where artisans display and sell their handmade products - SPA

To mark World Heritage Day, observed annually on April 18, the Heritage Commission has launched a series of heritage and cultural events, taking place from April 16 to 21 at the Laysen Valley in Riyadh, to raise public awareness of the importance of national heritage by highlighting World Heritage Sites in the Kingdom and affirming their significance on the global map.
The events feature a variety of activities designed to offer an exceptional experience, allowing visitors to explore the Kingdom's rich heritage.

They showcase the cultural significance in an innovative way, blending interactive experiences to inspire a deeper appreciation of national heritage, SPA reported.
Among the highlights are drone shows on April 18 at the Heritage Valley area, a designated children's area, and pavilions showcasing heritage arts and handicrafts.
The program also includes workshops, live demonstrations by artisans, and dedicated retail spaces where artisans display and sell their handmade products.
The commission is keen to prepare for and celebrate this day as a vital means of honoring the Kingdom's rich heritage and creatively showcasing its cultural components and historical depth to all segments of society.