The vision of MOSTI originated from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud’s initial vision of KAUST as a modern ‘House of Wisdom’ built to rekindle the great and noble virtue of learning.
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KAUST Museum of Science and Technology in Islam
The Museum celebrates the contributions of Muslim scholars to science and technology during the first Golden Age of Islam from the 7th to 17th century. These Muslim scholars include amongst them the great scientists, inventors, engineers, mathematicians and teachers of that time, such as Jabir ibn Hayyan, Abbas bin Firnas, al-Kindi, al-Razi, al-Jazari and Taqi al-Din. MOSTI will demonstrate how their contributions shaped the world as we know it today and how their pioneering work laid the foundation for modern civilization. The benefits of their work are all around us today.
The exhibits in the Museum demonstrate that teaching and learning have been an important part of the Islamic way of life since the birth of Islam in the mid 7th century. MOSTI uses cutting edge technology to showcase the major contributions of Muslim scholars to science and technology during the first Golden Age of Islam. Modern interactive techniques, such as touch screens, moving plasma screens, multi-touch tables, flipbooks, automated scale models and interactive videos, have been used to tell the story of ancient science.
The exhibits are arranged into nine clusters:
- Introduction to MOSTI,
- Learning Institutions
- Astronomy and Navigation
- Technology
- Chemistry
- Architecture
- Mathematics
- Life and Environmental Sciences
- Conclusion.
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It is intended that MOSTI will become a forum on the KAUST campus where topical issues in science and technology will be discussed and debated. Popular science presentations will also be given at the Museum by KAUST faculty and visiting researchers.
In its opening phase, and due to limited capacity, admission to the Museum is limited to the KAUST community and the University’s selected guests. KAUST’s vision has always been rooted in the traditions of the Bayt Alhekma and the signal role played by Islamic thinkers in the development of science and technology. It’s presence on the KAUST campus is intended first and foremost to expose the University’s modern-day researchers to the rich historical foundation on which their University has been built, and the illustrious footsteps in which they follow.
Our aim is to inspire the new generation of scientists to look at the world through ancient eyes and see different connections to explore, and join the ranks of scientists by their accomplishments.