National Museum

The National Museum of Bahrain, opened in December 1988, is the oldest museum in the entire country and in the Persian Gulf. It presents the historical, cultural and natural heritage of the people of Bahrain, acquaints visitors with folk traditions, classical representatives of flora and fauna.

The National Museum in Bahrain is located near the Sheikh Hamad Kosway Bridge, on the northeastern outskirts of Manama City, next to the Bahrain National Theatre. It houses the richest exhibition of ancient archaeological artifacts in the whole country, which presents the history of Bahrain for six thousand years. The most valuable exhibit of the Bahrain Museum is the collection of old manuscripts of the Koran. There are three halls dedicated to the archaeology and ancient civilization of Dilmun, the culture and lifestyle of the pre-industrial era of Bahrain, natural history, and samples of flora and fauna from all over the country. The museum complex covers 27,800 square meters and consists of nine main galleries, educational halls, souvenir shops and cafes, a laboratory and parking.