The Red Sea Museum in Historic Jeddah takes visitors on a journey this August that goes beyond viewing its collections to engaging with the Red Sea as a space for discovery and learning. The program offers a range of activities that take visitors from the screen to the depths of the sea. As part of the Sea Cinema program, the museum hosted a screening of Finding Nemo on August 7, offering a cinematic experience that evoked the wonder of the ocean and its adventures, SPA reported. The program’s educational dimension extends to archaeology, the environment, and the protection of underwater cultural heritage through a panel discussion on August 15, addressing the relationship between preserving archaeological evidence and protecting the marine environment. Moreover, the museum offers children a dedicated space for creativity through the “From Waste to Wonder” workshop, which encourages them to transform used items into new ideas and experiences. The Red Sea Lab stands out as one of the key experiences in the August program, turning the museum into an interactive laboratory for children aged 10 to 14 from August 25 to 29. The program brings together science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), allowing participants to explore the Red Sea from a scientific perspective, from its geological formation and biodiversity to coral reefs, ocean chemistry, and water quality, as well as exploration, mapping, and environmental conservation technologies. The August program coincides with the final days of the “Sunken Treasures: The Maritime Heritage of the Red Sea” exhibition, which runs through August 15.
