Qiblah.
Al Kuwayt, Kuwait

"This museum of Kuwait has an interesting story behind its foundation. The first house of the Kuwait National Museum in Kuwait actually served as the residence of Sheikh Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah. When archaeological findings were discovered at Failaka, a place was needed for keeping them. The Department of Antiquity and Museums was also set up at this time. This department took the initiative of buying the older residence of the Al Badr family in Kuwait and it was turned into the first National Museum.
Kuwait National Museum in Kuwait is situated between the Seif Palace and the Parliament and was planned by Michel Ecochard. It took some time for the beginning of the construction of the Kuwait National Museum and the construction finally began in 1981, though the project and plans were made long back in 1960.
The inauguration of the two of the four buildings of the Kuwait National Museum in Kuwait was done in 1983 and the planetarium of the museum was opened in 1986.
A tour of the Kuwait National Museum of Kuwait makes you discover the wonderful art collection of the Al-Sabah dynasty. The rich trading history of Kuwait is unfolded in the treasure trove displaying archaeological findings of the Failaka Island, various artifacts and the remnants of the ancient pear diving dhows.
In one of the blocks of the museum you will find the administrative offices and the auditorium. The other three blocks are however, full of all the historical exhibits. For reaching these blocks there are ramps connecting the exhibition floors so that any tourist can have very good view of the displayed objects. The roofs of the building are of concrete with an aluminum frame covering the garden and the buildings.
During the Iraqi invasion the Kuwait National Museum at Kuwait was completely destroyed, but after liberation now the museum is again being restored and you can find lots of exhibits in the display again."