Bahrain National Museum متحف البحرين الوطني
The Bahrain National Museum is a national museum in Manama that opened in 1988. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Bahrain.
Planning a visit
The museum is situated on Al Fateh Highway in Manama, covering an area of 0.03 km2. It is open daily from 8 AM to 8 PM, and the admission price is 1.1. The site is located 3 km from the center of Manama. Travelers arriving by air can reach the museum from Bahrain International Airport, which is 5 km away.
The cooler months are January and February, with average temperatures of 17 °C and 18 °C, and December, with an average of 20 °C. Temperatures increase in the spring, reaching 24 °C in April and 29 °C in May. The summer months are hot, with average temperatures peaking at 34 °C in August. Rainfall is low throughout the year, with the highest frequency of rain occurring in January and March, which see about 2 days of rain each. Several other sights are nearby, including the Bahrain Pearling Trail and the Bahrain World Trade Center, both 1.6 km away. The Bab Al Bahrain is 2.3 km from the museum, the Bahrain Financial Harbour is 2.4 km away, and the Al Fateh Grand Mosque is 2.5 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, averaging 34 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 17 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 20 |
| Rainfall, mm | 16 | 14 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 16 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
