Museum
Bahrain National Museum
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The Bahrain National Museum, located in Muharraq, is the largest museum in the country. It offers a comprehensive journey through Bahrain's past, with galleries dedicated to the ancient Dilmun civilization, burial mounds, and Islamic artifacts. Visitors can explore reconstructed archaeological sites, traditional crafts, and a natural history section. The museum's architecture is itself notable, with a striking white facade overlooking the sea.
Don't miss
- Dilmun burial mounds and artifacts, including seals and pottery.
- The Hall of Graves, featuring reconstructed burial chambers.
- Traditional Bahraini crafts and pearl diving exhibits.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Bahrain National Museum
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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