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Kuwait National Museum

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Restored national museum with a planetarium, heritage & archeology exhibits & a dhow sailing boat. People often mention Kuwait, museum, Museum, visit, National, history, Kuwaiti, heritage, artifacts, free,


Address

9XF8+7QM، Arabian Gulf Street next to the Seif Palace and Kuwait’s National Assembly, Kuwait City, Kuwait

Website

kuwaitnationalmuseum.weebly.com

Contact

+965 2245 6534

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (801 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, 4:30 to 8:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, 4:30 to 8:30 PM
  • Thursday: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, 4:30 to 8:30 PM
  • Friday: 4:30 to 8:30 PM
  • Saturday: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, 4:30 to 8:30 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, 4:30 to 8:30 PM

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  • 4/5 Bouchra El S. 1 year ago on Google
    If you are interested in culture and knowing about old Kuwait city, the museum is a must to visit. The statues that imitates old Kuwait are so interesting and you would be amazed by them.
    18 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Monika K. 7 months ago on Google • 398 reviews
    Kuwait National Museum is the national museum of Kuwait, located in Kuwait City. It was founded in 1983 and designed by architect Michel Ecochard. Entrance for free, next to is Archigeological museum and heritage museum. Really nice to see
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Zoltan V. 2 years ago on Google
    Very small, but really interesting museum. Good attraction. Please see my uploaded picture. THX
    11 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 jeremy k. 1 year ago on Google • 718 reviews
    Small but interesting museum showcasing local archaeology finds dating from Neolithic times through Islamic periods. They could do with some more descriptions. The count room and ethnographic sections are more diverse

  • 4/5 Sharatchandra R. 5 years ago on Google
    The Kuwait National Museum and Planetarium Complex is located on Arabian Gulf Street near the National Assembly. It is presently under renovation and except for some exhibits and Kuwait Heritage Section, everything else like the Dhow Boats and the planetarium are closed. Entry is free and it is open on all days from 8.30 AM to 12.30 PM and 4.30 PM to 8.30 PM. Closed only on Friday Mornings. The Kuwait Heritage Section is very well presented and gives a complete idea of the Culture and traditions of Kuwait. It takes about 1.5 Hours to see this and is well worth the visit. Hope the rest of the museum opens soon...
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elina T. 6 months ago on Google
    This Museum has reflected the history of Kuwait in an interesting way. You can find their cultural and economical development.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 asif s. 2 years ago on Google
    It's a wonderful place to visit who are interested in the history. There is a very good collection of pre Islam and post Islam pottery, utensils, coins etc. Another part of the museum is Heritage Center wherein the culture and tradition of kuwaiti society is showcased in a very beautiful manner. Its a must visit please and there is no entry ticket doe the museum and heritage center, its totally free.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 MD Samir A. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the favourite place, Kuwait National Museum is situated in Kuwait City. One of the largest museums in Kuwait. Wonderful and awesome. You will see the life style, old age culture and many more. Visit here for more info.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Valentin D. 5 months ago on Google • 164 reviews
    It's free entrance and composed of a few buildings. The Heritage museum was extremely interesting and replicates authentic village back in the days. The Islamic art building is currently closed for maintenance. The staff was also super friendly and allowed us to store our luggage to walk around the neighborhood weight-free.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amir A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A beautiful place to learn about the monuments and culture of Kuwait through different times. God bless the good efforts. (Original) مكان جميل للتعرف على اثار وثقافته دولة الكويت عبر الازمنه المختلفه. بارك الله في الجهود الطيبه.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 ali A. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice place to see history of Kuwait. some good collection of historical items & cultures. Currently there is a lot of construction work there but still open wish it was bigger. It is operates from 08-12 then from 16-20 it is not crawded in the morning. entery is free of charge. Need to show some sort of ID/ passport to enter, you must have it with you
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Salim Al F. 2 months ago on Google • 291 reviews New
    Such a beautiful establishment that is in dire need of refurbishment and maintenance, both outside and inside including the greenery and pavements. If you get past the many closed halls and overlook the maintenance needing areas, you will enjoy a wonderful and storytelling museum that perhaps was stellar once upon a time. I hope we visit again and find more exhibits on display. Be aware of parking areas as Google and other apps get lost with updates. Also mind the timing as it closes midday.

  • 5/5 Kiri T. 1 month ago on Google • 288 reviews New
    Nice palace to visit with family. Large parking space and good staff . You can take the camera with you if u like to take photograph. Large place and integrated with heritage village. Kids will enjoy . Must visit place with kids to teach the culture and heritage

  • 5/5 احمد �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The Kuwait National Museum was inaugurated by Sheikh Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah in 1957 in his palace in the Sharq region. [1] [2] This museum initially included popular antiquities that represent the Kuwaiti environment, and in 1958 some archaeological discoveries that were discovered by the Danish mission on the island of Failaka were added to it in cooperation with the museum's staff, and most of these effects date back to the Bronze and Greek eras. (Original) متحف الكويت الوطني، افتتح من قبل الشيخ عبد الله الجابر الصباح سنة 1957 وذلك في قصره بمنطقة الشرق.[1][2] و قد ضم هذا المتحف بادئ الأمر الآثار الشعبية التي تمثل البيئة الكويتية، وفي سنة 1958 أضيف إليه بعض المكتشفات الأثرية التي تم اكتشافها من قبل البعثة الدنماركية في جزيرة فيلكا بالتعاون مع موظفي المتحف، وكانت معظم هذه الآثار تعود للعصرين البرونزي واليوناني.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 د. شفيق �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very beautiful museum since ancient times and heritage. The National Museum of Kuwait was opened by Sheikh Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah in 1957 in his palace in the Sharq region. [1] [2] Initially, this museum included the folkloric monuments representing the Kuwaiti environment, and in 1958 some archaeological discoveries were discovered by the Danish delegation on Failaka Island in cooperation with the museum's employees. Most of these monuments belonged to the Bronze and Greek Era. In 1976, the contents of the museum were transferred to one of the old houses, Al-Badr House, and in 1983 the museum headquarters were opened in its current location on the Arabian Gulf Street. The National Museum of Kuwait was opened on February 24, 1983 to be an actor or photographer of the customs, traditions and heritage of the people of Kuwait, in addition to its importance as a cultural institution that reflects the history and civilization of this country, and the new museum building consists of three buildings. The first building includes administration offices, a library, a lecture hall, a theater, an exhibition of ancient antiquities, a collection of works by contemporary Kuwaiti artists, and another building dedicated to storing and maintaining antiquities, and the two-storey planetarium that includes the most accurate machines, the latest books, and astronomical maps. And astronomical phenomena. Quoted from Wikipedia (Original) جميل جدا متحف منذ العصور القديمه والتراث متحف الكويت الوطني، افتتح من قبل الشيخ عبد الله الجابر الصباح سنة 1957 وذلك في قصره بمنطقة الشرق.[1][2] و قد ضم هذا المتحف بادئ الأمر الآثار الشعبية التي تمثل البيئة الكويتية، وفي سنة 1958 أضيف إليه بعض المكتشفات الأثرية التي تم اكتشافها من قبل البعثة الدنماركية في جزيرة فيلكا بالتعاون مع موظفي المتحف، وكانت معظم هذه الآثار تعود للعصرين البرونزي واليوناني. عام 1976 تم نقل محتويات المتحف إلى أحد البيوت القديمة وهو بيت البدر، وفي عام 1983 تم افتتاح مقر المتحف في موقعه الحالي في شارع الخليج العربي. افتتح متحف الكويت الوطني في 24 فبراير 1983 ليكون ممثلاً أو مصوراً لعادات وتقاليد وتراث أبناء الكويت، بالإضافة إلى أهميته كمؤسسة ثقافية تعكس تاريخ وحضارة هذا البلد، ويتألف مبنى المتحف الجديد من ثلاثة مباني. يضم المبنى الأول مكاتب الإدارة ومكتبة وقاعة للمحاضرات ومسرحاً ومعرضاً لآثار القديمة وومجموعة من أعمال الفنانين الكويتيين المعاصرين، ومبنى آخر خصص لخزن الآثار وصيانتها، والقبة السماوية التي تتكون من طابقين يضمان أدق الآلات وأحدث الكتب والخرائط الفلكية، كما يجري في هذه القبة عرض برامج فلكية حول الكون والظواهر الفلكية. نقلا عن ويكيبيديا
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Saif Ahmed K. 2 years ago on Google
    It's a brief snap shots of past Kuwait. Only three sections are open, rest sections are closed due to renovation works. The depth of Kuwaiti history & heritage is not more than 3-4 centuries. More olds are the part pre-islamic & Islamic heritage. But overall impression about the museum as National museum is good.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nasser A. 2 years ago on Google
    Museum focused on Kuwait’s culture and heritage. A great spot for visitors to learn about Kuwait. The museum recently underwent a major renovation and will be launching more galleries and collections in the coming months. Staff at the museum were very friendly and helpful.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Faraaz I. 5 years ago on Google
    Musuem is under renovation. Hardly anything interesting to see. Also its extremely difficult to find the entrance. There are lots of displays of holy quran of various time periods. Then are different types of coins displayed.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nadia K. 1 month ago on Google • 222 reviews New
    There is multiple rooms and halls in this national museum with artifacts starting from 12000 years ago till the recent history of Kuwait. Many of the artifacts were from the Failaka island. The museum is very well maintained, very clean and well organized. Special shout out to Maha Al Ajami, the super lady who gave us so many information about the museum and many other historical and cultural places around Kuwait city 👏

  • 5/5 Awatif A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Although I do not go to museums while traveling, I responded to the advice of a Kuwaiti friend who took me to visit the Kuwaiti National Museum .. Advice that made me live a full day in Kuwait past and present; traditional clothing, jewelry, means of communication and transportation, means of weight and scales, photography, seals and currencies, games and old markets. A fun tour that takes you to history and life in ancient time (Original) بالرغم من اني لا اقصد المتاحف اثناء سفري لكن استجبت لنصيحة صديقة كويتية اخذتني لزيارة المتحف الوطني الكويتي.. نصيحة جعلتني اعيش يوم كامل في الكويت الماضي والحاضر؛ الملابس التقليدية، المجوهرات، وسائل الاتصال والتنقل، وسائل الوزن والموازين والتصوير والأختام والعملات، الالعاب والأسواق القديمة.. جولة ممتعة تأخذك للتاريخ والحياة في الزمن القديم
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 S2G - S. 5 years ago on Google
    Good Place for School going kids. Free entry we need to submit one persons Civil ID for security purpose. Mesopotamian culture related Ancient Kuwaiti Ornaments, Equipments etc... which are displayed in Heritage village part. The heritage village will give 100% satisfaction. Main defective which I feels no guide. At least good audio guidance as we are getting in Al Shaheed park Museum.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Molly C. 2 months ago on Google • 148 reviews New
    I am very disappointed in the exterior (poor grounds maintenance) and the interior of this national museum. Once you entered into a dimly lite entrance... you were greeted with kind and friendly receptionists. However, once we began our walk, many display cases were not lighted, which made it hard to see the artifacts. The artifacts that we could see and read about were not well described. Once you exited the 1st display area (again disappointed in the maintenance of the exterior), we entered another building with few, very dusty, broken displays that barely explained the history of the Kuwaiti people. Again, the lighting made it hard to read the few displays that had a bit of information. Once you exited this area, that was the end of the tour... nothing was displayed from about the 1970s to the present date, no modern history of Kuwait. I gave it a 2 rating for the friendly staff and a few artifacts that I could learn a little about that were on display.

  • 5/5 Fawaz A. 4 years ago on Google
    The main museum which shows you the history of Kuwait. You can learn more about the old Kuwait and Kuwaitis. The traditions and Habits. You can see some monuments, money, pictures, weapons, books.. etc. Its worth the visit. The entrance to the museum was free when I visited it, and I think it’s still free of charge.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Momma D. 4 years ago on Google
    It's a great experience for children to learn about Kuwait's history and heritage. The visuals give you a very authentic feel but it's a bit dusty and doesn't seem to have great air circulation.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ali A. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice place although it requires some more attention. However it's idea is a good one. Free of charge
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Abdullah A. 3 years ago on Google
    It is beautiful and need more Advertising!! and more Care !!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Arun T. 4 years ago on Google
    Sad
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sultan A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A beautiful museum would recommend a visit (Original) متحف جميل انصح بزيارة
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 عبدالرحمن �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Enjoyable (Original) ممتع
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Faisal A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The National Museum of Kuwait was opened by Sheikh Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah in 1957 in his palace in the Al-Sharq region. This museum initially included the folkloric monuments representing the Kuwaiti environment, and in 1958 some archaeological discoveries were discovered by the Danish mission in Failaka Island, in cooperation with the museum staff, was most of these antiquities dating back to the Bronze and Greek eras. (Original) متحف الكويت الوطني، افتتح من قبل الشيخ عبد الله الجابر الصباح سنة 1957 وذلك في قصره بمنطقة الشرق.و قد ضم هذا المتحف بادئ الأمر الآثار الشعبية التي تمثل البيئة الكويتية، وفي سنة 1958 أضيف إليه بعض المكتشفات الأثرية التي تم اكتشافها من قبل البعثة الدنماركية في جزيرة فيلكا بالتعاون مع موظفي المتحف، وكانت معظم هذه الآثار تعود للعصرين البرونزي واليوناني.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Logy's C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A place with a wonderful and quiet artifact display (Original) مكان به عرض قطع أثرية رائع وهادئ
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Khalid A. 6 years ago on Google
    Still under construction but it's nice place you will like it
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marine L. 2 years ago on Google
    Kuwait National Museum 03 February 2020 Located along the Arabian Gulf Street between Seif Palace and National Assembly, the Kuwait National Museum is a true representation of the Kuwait Heritage. Architecture & Design Designed by the French architect Michel Ecochard, visitors can enjoy this historical museum, which represent the Kuwaiti life in the past, their everyday activities, the rich trading history of Kuwait and its traditions. The museum consists of five buildings built around a central garden; this is similar to the architectural plan of the vernacular Arab mud house which has a central courtyard. The National Museum also exhibits the wonderful art collection by the Al-Sabah dynasty. Indeed, there are two types of museums. The first displays artifacts found during an archaeological dig in Failika Island, terracotta and engraved tools, wooden doors of the past, group of cutters and blades from Neolithic age and flint stone, silver statues, 16 million old animal fossil, bronze coins from bronze period and Hellenistic period. The other museum exhibits include statues depicting the old ways of Kuwaitis, old photos dating back to 1942, a typical Kuwaiti house prior to invasion of modern technology and in general, the museum displays artifacts of what Kuwait was like during the 40's and 50's. Though, the museum was stripped of several of these artifacts during the Gulf war, it has been restored and is open to public for display. Therefore, for the visitors who are not very familiar with the full chronological and geographic spread of the Islamic world, a visit to Kuwait National Museum will be helpful.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Costa S. 2 years ago on Google
    Very cool place, unfortunately I couldn't get in, coz it works from 4 pm. You check more pictures from my trip all around the world on my IG: lordcostasober
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Owais A. 2 years ago on Google
    Good place but finding entrance ia difficult.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jonathon D. 10 months ago on Google
    Given the free entry, one should refrain from being overly critical. The staff were friendly, really and truly, and the museum itself is worth a 30-minute look-over, but it's nothing amazing. A quick visit would be pleasant if in the area.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Jon C. 2 months ago on Google • 73 reviews New
    As of January 2024 large parts of the museum is closed for renovations with only a small display on Kuwaiti heritage remaining open. Entry is free, however I would recommend visiting the Bait Al Othman museum instead if you wish to get a better understanding of Kuwaiti history and culture.

  • 3/5 Shareej 1 year ago on Google • 43 reviews
    Only heritage museum and archeological museums were open. Planetarium, islamic arts museum and many other exhibitions were closed. Staff only spoke arabic, so it was not clear if the planetarium will be back open soon or not.

  • 5/5 Naser a. 4 years ago on Google
    Have a great value items and pretty old rare stuff all free and good to visit with a friend or a family, have fun

  • 3/5 Eman E. S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Planetarium is under maintenance ... and the corner of Islamic history under renewal .. Vmarvnac enter them .. But Brdo enjoyed in the corner of Kuwaiti heritage Stereotypes as real and accessories really from the ancient times .. Take you to the history of ancient ancestors .. And more information was fascinating Balcialy Come on Al Kandari the guy was a profession to Benql Mieh homes people beautiful profession to the name of the most beautiful (: place entry is free, Ahabh from time to visit him Tani (Original) القبة السماويه تحت الصيانه... وركن التاريخ الاسلامي تحت التجديد.. فمعرفناش ندخلهم.. لكن بردو استمتعت في ركن التراث الكويتي المجسمات كإنها حقيقيه والاكسسوارات فعلا من قديم الازل.. تاخدك لتاريخ الاجداد العريق.. واكتر معلومه كانت مبهره بالنسيالي هيا ان الكندري دي مهنه الراجل الي كان بينقل الميه لبيوت الناس مهنه جميله لاسم اجمل (: المكان دخوله مجاني، حابه ازوره من وقت للتاني

  • 4/5 뽀뇽 5 years ago on Google
    You can get some good memories if you interested in it.

  • 4/5 shabeer a. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place to visit. We can able to know about history of Kuwait

  • 5/5 Mustafa m. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Awesome (Original) رووووعه

  • 4/5 Hatem M. 6 years ago on Google
    This place could be the best attraction in town.

  • 2/5 #انشف_التقيل_ورا 4 years ago on Google
    do not go with food there or kids will be better try to eat before you go in it will take you a while to go hack out its big wide big , cleen your phone camera before taking pics by cloth finger print will make you regret latter the rusted fade pics , take care of smoking or breaking something they dont joke there security monitoring all time. do not carry heavy enough water phone in a lite shoulder bag , take your time in watching the pcs details you bay for it try not to touch the glasses around the antiques to keep it clear as you saw it . enjoy the tour .

  • 4/5 Nuhman S. 5 years ago on Google
    #Antique #Artistic collection

  • 1/5 Dagmara M. 4 years ago on Google
    After a grand re-opening I was expecting new exhibitions but there was a tiny display of findings at Failaka Island and a heritage village that is absolutely outdated and badly described. Some of the displays have no English whatsoever and some have bad English. It's dark and rather unpleasant and non-informative

  • 3/5 Lotte E. 5 years ago on Google
    One day it will be execellent again

  • 5/5 Free B. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice center

  • 3/5 Andoni de Q. 4 years ago on Google
    It is being renovated, It needs some love and tender care

  • 5/5 مركز للمساج لديك مساج التقلصات �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Center for massage and massage cupping therapy massage abdominal cramps massage black stone massage cold extraction abdomen // 98708898 // # (Original) مركز للمساج والدليك مساج علاج بالحجامة مساج التقلصات البطن مساج الحجر الأسود مساج استخراج البرودة البطن//98708898//#

  • 5/5 Kma h. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Roooooah I visited it I recommend a visit (Original) روووووعة زرته انصح بالزيارة

  • 2/5 Bo5amas A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A landmark of Kuwait (Original) معلم من معالم الكويت

  • 4/5 Vadym P. 3 years ago on Google
    On the day of writing the review did not like that the building around the museum. Inside there are exhibits worthy of attention. But many places are not available for viewing.

  • 5/5 منوعات k. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An excellent experience in a sister Arab country (Original) تجربه ممتازه فى دولع عربيه شقيقه

  • 2/5 HASSAN 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) 38 (Original) ٣٨

  • 5/5 ام محمد �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) He's so excellent (Original) انه ممتاز جدا

  • 4/5 sar . 2. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) good (Original) جيد

  • 5/5 Joe p. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The museum building is designed. From a French architect Visitors will learn the way of life. Vernacular culture History of Kuwait people Makes Kuwait understand more in many dimensions (Original) อาคาร museum ได้รับการออกแบบ จากสถาปนิกชาวฝรั่งเศส ผู้เข้าชมจะได้เรียนรู้วิถีชีวิต วัฒนธรรมพื้นถิ่น ประวัติศาสตร์ความเป็นมาของชาวคูเวต ทำให้เข้าใจคูเวตได้หลากหลายมิติมากขึ้น

  • 4/5 Muhamed M. 4 years ago on Google
    This Museum will help to those who is interested in History and Kuwait Culture

  • 5/5 Yazan A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A museum tells about Kuwait's heritage and stages of development. Entry to it is free and it has its own positions. It has several sections of Islamic history and the life of the residents of Kuwait before discovering oil and simple life. I recommend visiting it for heritage lovers. (Original) متحف يحكي عن تراث الكويت و مراحل التطور الدخول له مجاني و يتوافر له مواقف خاصه و فيه عدة اقسام من تاريخ اسلامي و حياة سكان الكويت قبل اكتشاف النفط و الحياة البسيطة انصح بزيارته لعشاق التراث

  • 5/5 Savio G. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place to learn about Kuwait

  • 5/5 Mohamad H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Really special place (Original) مكان مميز حقاً

  • 5/5 S Ch M. 4 years ago on Google
    Very good museum & nice.

  • 5/5 Вероніка �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unfortunately, only a couple of halls work, but there is something to see. Saddam Hussein stole everything ( The museum is huge, but now it is being restored after the bombing. (Original) К сожалению работает только пару залов, но есть что посмотреть. Садам Хусейн все украл( Музей огромный, но сейчас его реставрируют, после бомбежки

  • 3/5 Tariq M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful and feels the past (Original) جميل و يشعرك بالماضي

  • 5/5 ibrahim ilker k. 4 years ago on Google
    It's not so big. But you visit several gallery in which you can find enough information about history of Kuwait

  • 5/5 علي �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Ali Sabri Abadi Saleh (Original) علي صبري عبادي صالح

  • 5/5 احمد �. 4 years ago on Google
    👏👏👏

  • 5/5 Moh 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) He deserves to visit and look forward to more soon (Original) يستاهل الزيارة ونتطلع للمزيد في القريب العاجل

  • 5/5 mohamed r. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place

  • 1/5 abosoltan 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Bad (Original) سئ

  • 5/5 خالد �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Crane Crane Kuwait (Original) ونش كرين الكويت 99554020

  • 3/5 Fatima H. 4 years ago on Google
    I wish the rest of it wasn't closed for renovations still. It's been ages.

  • 5/5 Zubair khan P. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely

  • 5/5 Kai T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good museum that shows life in Kuwait before the oil was discovered. (Original) Sehr gutes Museum welches das Leben in Kuwait zeigt bevor das Öl entdeckt worden ist.

  • 5/5 Hitu M. 4 years ago on Google
    Kuwait national museum is good place to visit. In this museum you look Kuwait old people life style and culture. Must visit to know Kuwait life style in old days.

  • 5/5 John Njenga K. 4 years ago on Google
    Cool and awesome

  • 5/5 جاسم �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Mafi hate (Original) مافي كراهية

  • 2/5 Shaik A. 4 years ago on Google
    👍👍

  • 5/5 Areej D. 5 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place

  • 5/5 Abdulla M H. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I bless and honor at the Diwan of Saud the clinic, reception, warm welcome and generous hospitality (Original) أنعم وأكرم بديوان سعود العيادة استقبال وحفاوة وكرم ضيافة

  • 5/5 ابراهيم �. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great reception An employee named Ruby is always smiling (Original) استقبال رائع يوجد موظف اسمه روبي مبتسم دائماً

  • 5/5 Fawaz A. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A thousand yes (Original) والف نعم

  • 1/5 Feba Mary Thomas P. 3 years ago on Google
    The place is closed and all dusty since covid lockdown and it still shows open online

  • 4/5 محمد �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unfortunately it is closed Because of Corona (Original) مع الاسف هو مغلق بسبب كرونا

  • 4/5 P G. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place to visit.. helps to understand the culture and history .

  • 5/5 jawad a. 2 years ago on Google
    I been asked by the Kuwait’s National Council to reprint my book about Coneiform.inscriptions at Kuwait National Museum. Published 1990.

  • 4/5 Asif S. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice collection of artifacts and scripture of Islamic history of the Arabian Gulf. A well crafted showcase of Kuwaitis life and culture

  • 4/5 Anthony Y. 2 years ago on Google
    A pleasant experience

  • 3/5 Taq S. 2 years ago on Google
    I have seen the outside of the building and it is very nice, but the timings are wrong. Maybe they forgot to change the timings. It closes at twelve thirty and there aren’t any afternoon sessions.

  • 4/5 Mimi A. 1 year ago on Google
    This is one of my favourite places in Kuwait, the amazing architecture will catch your eyes! I'm giving it 4 stars for one reason, that it lacks touristic bazar, any guest visiting the heritage museum expect to buy some souvenirs that represent Kuwait and this is no available there, also it seems that only few people visit that amazing place although it's free of charge so I think the government should make more efforts to activate the beauty of this great place!

  • 5/5 All is W. 1 year ago on Google
    Kuwait National Museum 03 February 2020 Located along the Arabian Gulf Street between Seif Palace and National Assembly, the Kuwait National Museum is a true representation of the Kuwait Heritage. Architecture & Design Designed by the French architect Michel Ecochard, visitors can enjoy this historical museum, which represent the Kuwaiti life in the past, their everyday activities, the rich trading history of Kuwait and its traditions. The museum consists of five buildings built around a central garden; this is similar to the architectural plan of the vernacular Arab mud house which has a central courtyard. The National Museum also exhibits the wonderful art collection by the Al-Sabah dynasty. Indeed, there are two types of museums. The first displays artifacts found during an archaeological dig in Failika Island, terracotta and engraved tools, wooden doors of the past, group of cutters and blades from Neolithic age and flint stone, silver statues, 16 million old animal fossil, bronze coins from bronze period and Hellenistic period. The other museum exhibits include statues depicting the old ways of Kuwaitis, old photos dating back to 1942, a typical Kuwaiti house prior to invasion of modern technology and in general, the museum displays artifacts of what Kuwait was like during the 40's and 50's. Though, the museum was stripped of several of these artifacts during the Gulf war, it has been restored and is open to public for display. Therefore, for the visitors who are not very familiar with the full chronological and geographic spread of the Islamic world, a visit to Kuwait National Museum will be helpful. , a typical Kuwaiti house prior to invasion of modern technology and in general, the museum displays artifacts of what Kuwait was like during the 40's and 50's. Though, the museum was stripped of several of these artifacts during the Gulf war, it has been restored and is open to public for display. Therefore, for the visitors who are not very familiar with the full chronological and geographic spread of the Islamic world, a visit to Kuwait National Museum will be helpful.

  • 4/5 Bashar D. 1 year ago on Google
    Got to know more about Kuwait's history. It is really fun

  • 4/5 Ravee R. 1 year ago on Google
    A Good Visit... When it Comes to Museum... it shows the heritage of The Great Kuwait 🇰🇼.... but the Outer Maintenence of the Kuwiat National Museum is not good.... but the Museum shows replica of so many things like Kuwaits Currency and the holy Quran and the life of our ancestors.... and I felt the hardest life of our ancient kuwaitis... their Greatness... #Alhamdulilla #ShukranKuwait🇰🇼

  • 4/5 Husain S. 1 year ago on Google
    This Museum has been one of the most important figures in Downtown Kuwait. Not to many people are here and the tickets are all free for two visits; The Heritage Museum and the Front Gate. Not the best place to visit but worth it if you are more interested in history.

  • 5/5 md s. 1 year ago on Google
    This place presents Kuwaiti old culture. I visited this place . No need any tikets. This place 2 division ..... Division 1 Kuwaiti old money. Old maps. Old book and hand made wark. Division 2 pagent Kuwaiti old culter. old living thinking. Old shop. Old camera. Old tobla . Old wash. This have Kuwait old King 👑👑👑 picture in 1942 etc

  • 4/5 TECH UNIK P. 9 months ago on Google
    There are very clean well arrangement but very less people are come to sea the Museum so when i entered the third hall i am very afraid because that place are low light are and cave type

  • 4/5 AR I. 1 year ago on Google
    All overr enjoying myself explore something about Kuwait but it will more interested when it's realistic

  • 1/5 Balázs H. 11 months ago on Google
    It’ closed. The entrance is all dusty and looks abandoned. Very disappointed because I was looking forward and the website showed all open but turning up, nobody is there. Went around so at least you can see the boat.

  • 3/5 Deb W. 4 months ago on Google • 33 reviews
    The museum had a few special artifacts and some interesting recreations of life in a village town. It was very inexpensive, making it a reasonable way to spend part of an afternoon or evening.


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    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
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