Review: Sheikh Abdullah Salem Cultural Centre Museum Complex

Garbage collected in a month. 

Starfish petting pool for the kids

A few exhibits were under maintenance

Mars rover

Labs and workshops

Book shop 

Gift shop

Embroidered cover from the Holy Kaaba

Silk embroidered with gold and silver thread palanquin for carrying the
Kaaba curtain. Circa 19th century

Ibn Battuta compiled an account of his 30 years of travelling in 1354

Cool, spacious walkways 

An interesting, fun morning spent at the impressive Sheikh Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Centre. Very well priced, lots of free cool underground parking, covered walkways, spacious interiors filled with extraordinary pieces.

Opening Hours

OPENING HOURS

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

Days	Museums	Outdoor Facilities
Sat	9:00 AM – 7:00 PM	9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sun	Closed	Closed
Mon	9:00 AM – 7:00 PM	9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tue	9:00 AM – 7:00 PM	9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wed	9:00 AM – 7:00 PM	9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thu	3:00 PM - 10:00 PM	3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Fri	3:00 PM - 10:00 PM	3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

* Ticket sales will stop 1 hour prior to closing time.

* Museums’ doors will be closed 15 minutes prior to full closure.

ONE-DAY PASSES

Adults (18+):	3 KD
Junior | Student (Max 18):	2 KD
Under 2:	Free of Charge
Ambulant Disabled:	1.5 KD
Wheelchair Disabled:	1.5 KD + Free Helper
Chaperon:	2 KD

A One-Day pass is valid for a single entry into ASCC, and multiple entries into all Museums.

SPECIAL TICKETS

Type	Price	Special Need Price
Virus Attack	2 KD	1 KD + Free Helper
Planetarium	2 KD	1 KD + Free Helper
Maker Space	5 KD	5 KD

It seems as well as the above prices there is a half-price entrance for the over 60s - maybe that's what's meant by ambulant disabled.

The initial reaction on arrival is awe-inspiring. The architecture is impressive, there was friendly helpful staff at the entrance and directing in the expansive car park, quick efficient security checks and loads to see. 

You will need at least 3 hours to see all the museums, extra time if you book special shows or workshops. There is a small Starbucks coffee shop and a larger restaurant to sustain you. The museums are spacious, airy and beautifully laid out. Adults and children all seemed to be thoroughly enjoying themselves and we loved seeing the kids squeal with delight at the starfish petting pool. The kids all seemed very interested and engaged in all they saw. 

Congratulations to Kuwait for their world-class museums, a real treat for all.

10/10 even though there were a few exhibits under maintenance but it didn't really take away from the overall magnificence.

Website: www.ascckw.com