Bayt Nassif Museum

A reach history of how trading was done and the final point of trading for traders was here in the old town. Worth a visit, it’s a free entry and very small, can be done within 10-15minutes

Like everything around here, it opens later in the evening. Free after 5pm. The top floor was being restored, so only the bottom level was open. It was still very cool to come inside to have just a taste of what life was like back then. Very beautiful!

A real beauty of a building set in the heart of Al Balad district. A must see. Afterwards, the courtyard has several coffee places to drink delicious arabic coffee and breathe in the atmosphere. Delightful.

This museum was a royal residence for consuls and merchants. It dates back to 1881, and it belonged for the Nasseef family until 1975, when Muhammad Nasseef turned it into a private library. And is now a museum. The museum was very interesting. I loved the displayed artwork and the concept behind them. The architectural details of it are truly remarkable. The building features traditional Hijazi design with distinctive wooden balconies, intricate carvings, and elegant arches that reflect the region's rich cultural heritage. Visiting the museum doesn’t take much time, as it is relatively small. However, they could improve the experience by ensuring the working hours are consistently adhered to and adding more staff to assist visitors and provide guided tours.

Historical place. You can visit while traveling in Balad

I went to this house museum during the evening hours, which is when this place is normally open. The entrance is free, and the guards are very friendly at the door. The museum has several floors, but I roamed only on the first one. The display panels are written in Arabic and English. There are not many artifacts on the first floor, yet insight the building is really old and project history and authenticity.

January 2024 1* I am not rating low because anything is wrong. The place is beautiful and free for visitors (after 5 pm) but currently there is nothing to see. All main floors are closed and there is small exhibition about wooden craft and colouring on ground floor. It may interest if you are craft lover. I wanted to read about the history of Jeddah. The staff also did not tell you what to expect. So it may not be worth to visit it till they open all floors.

This was my favorite stop during my trip to Al ballad this time. The work displayed was breathtaking and it shows great pride in the work of the students. The place is so beautiful on the inside, the architecture is beyond words to describe. I liked how they set up the display and the tour is pretty quick.