City: Kuwait City
Top Things to do in Kuwait City
10 Museums in Kuwait City That You Shouldn't Miss
The economic, cultural, and political capital of Kuwait, Kuwait City sits on the shores of the Persian Gulf, and is a mixture of exclusive Western-style hotels, designer shopping malls, traditional Islamic architecture, street markets, and still war torn buildings. The painted steel Kuwait Towers are the symbol of the city, and feature a viewing platform and restaurant looking out over Kuwait. Visit the Sadu House to learn about Bedouin culture and shop for handmade crafts and fabrics.
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1. The Scientific Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 733 reviews
TSCK is a cultural achievement and educational facility enriched with knowledge, which portrays fascinating architectural design that reflects Islamic art and culture. The walls contain ceramic depictions of stories that tell of Kuwait's history. The main building is comprised of 3 main attractions: the Aquarium, Discovery Place and IMAX Theater.
Reviewed By ejtraveler2018
It’s on the see , lovely ???? place good for everyone family and friends can spend lovely ???? time there is cinema with huge screen ???? , there is cafe and parfumerie shop and nice ???????? good aquarium and when we go outside we can see v.huge old travel kuwaity ship ????
2. Tareq Rajab Museum of Islamic Arts
3. Tareq Rajab Museum of Islamic Calligraphy
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By katieko
A really beautiful collection of intricate and ancient Calligraphy in books and art, in a lovely setting. Friendly staff too, one of the absolute highlights of my trip. It is a little outside the town centre but well worth the taxi ride.
4. Mirror House
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4.5 based on 211 reviews
The Mirror House is now open by PRIOR APPOINTMENTS! Tours by appointment only! The Only House in the World entirely covered with Mirror Mosaic by a single artist! The Mirror House, also called, The Khalifa & Lidia Qattan Art Museum, is the private residence of the Pioneer Kuwaiti Artist, Khalifa Qattan, and his wife Lidia, both artists whom have opened their house and art galleries to share their unique art with people from around the world. The artist and creator of the Mirror House, Lidia Qattan, still gives personal tours of her magical house, which is in reality a wonderful journey of exploration. Please note that this is a Private Museum and tour appointments are only possible by advanced reservation. Due to hygiene reasons, the Mirror House has a NO SHOES policy.
Reviewed By Faisalq8i
This is by far the best art museum in the Middle East. It is simply amazing. Authentic, genuine Kuwaiti artistic soul and mesmerizing art. God bless Lydia Al-Qattan, the most genuine and kind-hearted old lady. She is the true face of Kuwait ????????❤️
5. Amricani Cultural Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By RLTB1
The Amricani Cultural Centre is one of the best museums in Kuwait. The museum covers artifacts from the region from ~7,000 BC onward. Some of what is impressive about this museum is the age of the artifacts and the sophistication in the design of those artifacts. For example, most bronze statues from the Ancient Roman Empire were melted down for other uses in subsequent times, such that few such metal statues remain. By contrast, this museum has a few metal statues from thousands of years prior to Ancient Rome. For example, the museum exhibits a large female metal statue of a goddess, a metal statue of a man pulling a bull, and a metal statue of a ram with a candelabra on top, just to name a few. The museum exhibits artifacts demonstrating sophisticated cultures in the region from many millennia ago. It is remarkable that these artifacts have lasted thousands of years. As another example, this museum has one of the oldest Persian rugs in the world. Also of note is an extensive collection of sophisticated jewelry pieces, often made of gold and/or other precious metals / stones. For example, the museum displays serpentine gold bracelets for a male ruler from many millennia ago. This museum is on par with the Freer-Sackler Galleries in Washington D.C. To review all pieces in detail, it could take a few hours. The museum’s exhibits are in both Arabic and English. There are no audio guides or pamphlets in Arabic or English. You may be able to arrange for an English or Arabic-speaking guide. For several hours in the day, the museum sees very few visitors. You may have this museum all to yourself.
6. Al Qurain Martyrs Museum
7. Historical, Vintage & Classic Car Museum
8. Kuwait House for National Works Museum
9. Modern Art Museum of Kuwait
10. Kuwait National Museum
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By bbakerkelly
don't miss iseum itself is sparce because of the iraqi invasion/ war. but the hertiage portion is really complete and educational.
