National Theatre of Bahrain
The National Theatre of Bahrain is a waterfront building complex situated in Manama next to the Bahrain National Museum, and consists of a main 1001-seat auditorium and a smaller 150-seat flexible studio theatre. Opened on 12 November 2012 and costing $50 million, the theatre encompasses an area of 11,869 square metres (127,760 sq ft) making it the third largest theatre in the Middle East.
Side view of the Bahrain National Theatre
View of the theatre and a dhow from Muharraq island.
The Bahrain National Museum is the largest and oldest public museum in Bahrain. It is situated in Manama, adjacent to the National Theatre of Bahrain. Opened on 15 December 1988 by the Emir of Bahrain Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the $30 million museum complex covers 27,800 sq meters and is the country's most popular tourist attraction. It is believed to be the region's first modern museum.
Bahrain National Museum
Commemorative plaque of the museum's inauguration
Panorama of the Hall of Graves exhibit prior to renovation
A restored 1932 Buick given to Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa by the American government. Donated to the Museum in 1992.