The Sheikh Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Centre 

For those of you that live in Kuwait, you know this is the type of country that needs a lot of digging to find something you might be interested in. Most things are not as easily found on the surface like in bigger cities such as NYC or Bangkok. It’s all about who you know and the things heard from word of mouth. Luckily for you, I’m telling you about The Sheikh Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Centre.

This museum is nothing short of amazing. I legitimately had a great time spending the day at this centre. It is for sure something people of all ages can enjoy as they had a wide range of displays and activities.

This is a new museum that opened in March of 2018. You can tell A LOT of thought, consideration, time and MONEY went into the production of this centre. After visiting museums all over the world, I can attest that this has probably been Top 10 for me. 

COST

At the time of publication, these prices were accurate. For more up-to-date prices please visit their website.

OPENING HOURS

Sheikh Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Centre is open during the following days and hours:

*Ramadan Hours:

Monday to Saturday from 8 pm to 12 pm.

GETTING TO THE CENTRE 

Address: Salmiya – Block 11 – Baghdad Street

When you arrive at the centre you will have a few options on where to enter the museums complex. If you are driving in your own vehicle you will enter through Gate 1 and enter the parking garage. If you are arriving by taxi you must go around back to Gate 3, which is off of 1st Street.

MUSEUMS

The entire complex is broken down into 6 buildings and a theatre.

• Natural History Museum 

ECOSYSTEMS

This exhibit was one of my favorites. I am glad we started here as it kicked off the museum experience with a bang. When you first walk in you are brought into a South East Asian Rainforest. 

After the rainforest, a moving walkway whisks you away to an underwater oasis. Adults and Children alike will enjoy everything there is to see and touch down there. 

OUR EARTH

This exhibit focuses on two things. The first thing being Dinosaurs! 

The second part focuses on Geography and Geology. I like that the discussion is never too far off of Kuwait. One of the topics is how industries in Kuwait affect climate change around the world. 

• Science and Technology Museum 

TRANSPORTATION AND ROBOTS

For anyone who can appreciate travel, this is a great exhibit for you. From cars to boats to airplanes, this museum will show you different modes of transportation through time. 

Upstairs you will find really cool interactive robotics. 

HUMAN BODY AND MIND

This exhibit is probably the most hands-on exhibit I have ever been to. 

We ran and jumped and played and it showed you how certain activities and food affect your body. 

• Arabic Islamic Science and Fine Art Museum

In this gallery, you will find what contributions Muslims and Arabs have brought to science. 

It also offers the architectural designs of many Islamic structures. 

• Space

Within this exhibit, there are many interactive things to do. People are able to try out some of the tests actual astronauts go through. 

Unfortunately, we reached this exhibit late in the day so we didn’t notice the giant space shape parked out back.

HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU NEED

We spent 4 hours in this place and I am certain if they weren’t about to close we could have stayed at least another hour. Due to the time crunch, we did not get to check out the theatre.  I would suggest budgeting at least 5-6 hours if you plan to interact with all the exhibits. We visited during Ramadan which is why the museum was so empty. I am not sure if it is usually busy during other times of the year but that could cause it to take longer.

I would recommend this museum to anybody finding themselves within Kuwait. It is more than worth the price.

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