Merath Expo 2027
About the event
Merath (Middle East Museum and Heritage) Expo takes place 1-3 June 2027 at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center as Saudi Arabia's first event dedicated to museums, heritage and cultural development. Organized by dmg events, it connects cultural institutions, technology providers and government entities with the decision-makers shaping the Kingdom's heritage sector.
Across three days and a dedicated summit, Merath brings together 100+ exhibiting companies and 3,000+ visitors, opening access to a museum and heritage market valued at over $67 billion, in line with Saudi Vision 2030 and the multi-billion-riyal cultural investment led by the Saudi Museums Commission, with 16 new museums planned by 2030.
Its advisory board features global and regional leaders such as Sir John Leighton, former director of the National Galleries of Scotland and the Van Gogh Museum, alongside figures from Ithra and the Royal Commission for AlUla, making Merath a central meeting point for partnerships in the region's fastest-growing cultural sector.