In July 2024 the Museums Commission named Hartwig Fischer founding director of the Museum of World Cultures, which it said would open in 2026 inside the Royal Arts Complex. As of 12 November 2026 the museum has not opened and no new opening date has been announced. The Royal Arts Complex is not expected to be handed to the Ministry of Culture before December 2026.
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Announced the founding director and the 2026 opening target (July 2024)
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10 Jul 2024Culture
Hartwig Fischer named founding director of the Museum of World Cultures
The Saudi Museums Commission named Hartwig Fischer as founding director and said the museum would open in 2026.
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Museum of World Cultures: 2026 opening target set in 2024
In July 2024 the museum was due to open in 2026. No newer date has been announced, and the Royal Arts Complex handover is not expected until between December 2026 and March 2027.