Description

Sheikh Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Centre

The Iconic Cultural Centre was opened to the public on March 14th, 2018.

The structure accommodates six buildings, of which four are museums:-

National Museum
Science Museum
Museum of Islamic History
Space Museum
And the other two are:-

Fine Arts Centre
Theatre
Sheikh Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Centre is the world’s largest museum project constructed in 13-hectare site with a total area comprising 22000m2. It includes 22 display halls. It illustrates the Kuwaiti, Islamic and Arab culture and history

The Sheikh Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Center is set to be the largest museum in the world covering Natural History, Science, Space and Islamic Heritage, together with a Theatre and Fine Arts Centre. Construction has been on the way since June of last year and from what I am told construction will be completed by the end of this year. Once the buildings construction is completed, the interior work will begin and new renderings were recently released giving us a glimpse of how the museums might end up looking like. Below is some information on each of the museums as well as a link where you can check out the renderings.
The Space Museum (4,300m²) incorporates a 130 seat planetarium and tells the story of planet earth, the universe, space exploration and will also include an immersive reconstruction of the International Space Station.

The Science Museum (6,800m²) includes galleries for Human Body & Mind, Technology & Transport, Experiment and Robotics, with exhibits featuring hands-on experiments, games and simulator experiences.

The Natural History Museum (7,700m²) will offer visitors a unique insight into the natural world and includes a stunning ecosystem experience that allows visitors to explore a living rainforest, mangrove and coral reef.

The Islamic Museum (2000m2) tells stories of the importance of knowledge in Islam, the Islamic way of life and Islamic legacy in Kuwait. Features include stunning scale models of iconic mosques from around the world, a Treasures gallery and interactive exhibits that communicate the development and preservation of Islamic knowledge in science, arts and literature.

Outdoor entertainments: Cafes & Restaurants, Gift shops, Garden, Water fountains and Parking lots.

Entrance Fee:

Adult (18+) – KD 3
Junior(18 and less) – KD 2
Under 2 – Free
Ticket counter closes one hour prior to closing time.

Museum doors closes 15 mins prior to full closure.

Visit their Website: ASCC Website

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