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Kuwaiti Maritime Museum, Salmiyah

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Find your way to Kuwaiti Maritime Museum for a superb insight into the seafaring history of the Persian Gulf. The collection includes three wooden ships, illuminated at night to add charm to a historical exhibit. Other displays contain tools used by pearlers, such as nose pegs and woolen suits worn against jellyfish. Incredibly informative, the bilingual exhibit notes make the visit easier for foreign tourists interested in appreciating and learning about Kuwaiti maritime history. Arrange your visit to Kuwaiti Maritime Museum and discover more family-friendly attractions in Kuwait City using our Kuwait City holiday planner.

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William A

I had a great time learning about the Kuwaiti history of fishing and fishing boats. Also enjoyed seeing them in person. Location is conveniently next to the waterfront and plenty of restaurants. more »
boyzigloo

The two museums are in 1. Sharq and 2. Salwa. My review is of the museum in Sharq. It is across the road from the Sharq souk and behind the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Museum of Modern Art is nea... more »
Mohammed A

This is the best musium to show the history of sea traveling and Pearl collecting from the sea.Kuwait at early 20 Centery had 800 ships traveling from Iraq to east Africa and India up to Indonisia . more »