Clock Tower Museum

A museum of astronomy and timekeeping on the top floors of the Makkah Clock Tower, beside Masjid al-Haram, with a viewing balcony behind the clock.

History and Seerah

The clock tower of the Abraj Al Bait complex was completed in 2012 and is among the tallest buildings in the world. The museum shows how Muslims have used the sun, moon and stars to keep prayer times and the calendar.

Visitor tips

Entry needs a paid ticket: book ahead and check today's hours. Large bags are not allowed. It is a short walk from the mosque's southern gates.