Navigating the Red Sea: Traditional Maritime Tools
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Seats are limited – please reserve in advance
Book your spot via WebookExplore the legacy of Red Sea through a hands-on experience.
This engaging workshop takes you through the tools, methods, and stories of traditional maritime navigation. Led by our curators and maritime historians, participants will learn about ancient instruments like the kamal, astrolabe, and compass, and how coastal communities of the Red Sea used stars and wind to guide their journeys.
Participants will have the opportunity to:
Examine authentic and replica navigation tools
Try simple orientation and star-mapping exercises
Try simple orientation and star-mapping exercises
Engage in a question & answer with our curatorial team
Accessibility Information
We strive to make the museum experience inclusive for all.
Wheelchair accessible venue
Printed large-text materials upon request
Arabic and English interpretation available
Quiet space available nearby
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