Kuwait National Museum
Kuwait National Museum was established by Sheikh Abdullah Jaber Al-Sabah in 1957. Initially, it was located in a palace in the East area, but later, in 1983, its location was changed to Arabian Gulf Street in the capital city of Kuwait.
The purpose of constructing the Kuwait National Museum was to create a national landmark representing the country's heritage, culture, traditions, and customs. The museum consists of three buildings: the administrative building, the storage and maintenance building, and the Planetarium building. It is divided into several sections, including Maritime Life, Shipbuilding, Daily Life Artefacts, Bedouin Life, Fine Arts Exhibition, and the Kuwaiti House section. Moreover, there is a section displaying antiquities and artifacts from the Bronze Age and Hellenistic period.
The museum also houses a Planetarium with modern and sophisticated astronomical instruments and equipment. It showcases distinctive geographical maps and offers live presentations to educate visitors about astronomy.
Lastly, the Kuwait National Museum features "Boum Al Ma'lab," a merchant ship designed for trade between China and India. After being damaged during the Gulf War, it was restored, and it now symbolizes Kuwait's rich maritime history, as many of its people were engaged in sailing and trade.
