Holy Quran Museum

A museum of the Holy Quran in the Hira Cultural District, near the mountain where the first verses were revealed: rare manuscripts, historical artefacts and interactive halls.

• Where: about 5.9 km from Masjid al-Haram in a straight line, on its north-east side (21.45648, 39.86961)
• City: Makkah

History

The second main venue of the district opened in 2025. Its halls follow the revelation, compilation and writing of the Quran and its place in Muslim life, with rare Quranic manuscripts from different Islamic eras and interactive displays.

What to do there

• Allow 45–60 minutes.
• Combine it with the Revelation Exhibition next door.

Tips for pilgrims

• Hours: Sat–Wed 7:30–23:30, Thu 7:30–01:00, Fri 15:30–01:00 (Makkah time).
• Tickets on Hi Hala (about 25–30 SAR).

Nearby places

• Revelation Exhibition — 80 m away
• Hira Cultural District — 140 m away
• Path to the Cave of Hira (start) — 150 m away
• Cave of Hira — 1.1 km away

Sources

• Hi Hala: The Holy Quran Museum
• Saudi Press Agency

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Text by the UmrahMap content team from the sources listed; updated 2026-09-26. This text is still being reviewed by scholars. Visiting rules and opening hours can change — check locally.

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