Overlooking the Arabian Gulf, the Bahrain National Museum is the largest and oldest public museum in Bahrain and is located in Manama, next to the Bahrain National Theater. This $30 million museum complex was opened in 1988 by the Emir of Bahrain, Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa. It covers an area of 27,800 square meters and is considered the most popular tourist attraction in the country. It is believed to be the first modern museum in the region. It also contains heritage artifacts, traditional clothing, and other exhibits that tell a lot about Bahrain. Visit it when you come to the city and enjoy learning about the heritage and culture of this country.