Ibn Musbeh Heritage Collection

In Al-Jalhiyah Village on the periphery of Baljurashi stands a distinctive building housing treasures of folk memory: Ibn Musbeh Heritage Collection building. Founded by Sheikh Mohammed bin Mohammed bin Musbeh, it attests to the authenticity of local legacy.

The building was designed to accommodate multiple exhibition halls, taking the visitor on a journey through time between the details of ancient life and its tools.

Taking the very first steps in the building's courtyard, the visitor encounters an extensive array of traditional woodworks where ancient doors, windows, and wooden pillars are distributed throughout. They epitomize the elegance of craftmanship and its accuracy.

The edifice includes five exhibition halls, each possessing its own character and unique items. On the wall of the first hall are ancient weapons, such as daggers with leather belts, gilded swords, and antique rifles.

In the center of this hall is a miniature model of a Bedouin tent. Heritage pieces are distributed in its corners, such as the mortar, the copper pot, document containers, coffee pots, and dried aromatic plants native to the region, such as pandanus, basil, and artemisia.

The second hall is a window into the Kingdom's history. Photographs of the Kings and Princes of Saudi Arabia adorn the wall, while a modest wall library in the center contains historical references that the intellectual experience to the visit.

In the third hall, the features of daily life in the past manifest through rudimentary implements; iron and copper crafts used in culinary and agricultural practices are displayed, such as bread griddles, tongs, small axes, and harvesting instruments.

The hall also houses vintage radios, wooden measures, and leather goods that evoke stories of artisanal craftsmanship.

The fourth hall is adorned with fine handicraft collectibles. Its wall displays showcase models of silverwork, leather-working tools, and women's jewelry crafting, alongside a collection of ropes, wooden chairs, picks, and iron agricultural tools.

Finally, the fifth hall immerses visitors in the ambiance of traditional houses, featuring a wooden bed known as "Al-Qa'adah," models of floor mats, men’s and women’s attire, the bride’s room, and a wide variety of cooking and hospitality tools that were present in every home.

With this rich diversity, the Ibn Musbeh Heritage Collection forms a cohesive mosaic of folk memory, combining craftsmanship beauty, social spirit, and the historical dimension of the Kingdom’s south.