Kuwait Scientific Center and Discovery Zone
Spend an educational afternoon at the Kuwait Scientific Center, home to the largest aquarium in the Middle East and an IMAX theatre, celebrating the marine life of the Arabian Gulf.
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Scientific Center Main Building
Approach the Kuwait Scientific Center, an architecturally striking building on the Gulf shore in Salmiya, designed to reflect the form of a traditional dhow sail rising from the water.
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Arabian Gulf Aquarium
Explore the aquarium housing over 7,000 marine creatures from the Arabian Gulf ecosystem including rays, sharks, sea turtles, and colorful reef fish in enormous tanks replicating their natural habitats.
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Discovery Place
Visit the Discovery Place, an interactive science center for children with hands-on exhibits exploring physics, biology, technology, and the environment through engaging experiments and activities.
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IMAX Theatre
Experience the IMAX large-format cinema showing nature and science documentaries on a massive curved screen, one of the few such facilities in the Gulf region.
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Traditional Dhow Display
See the collection of traditional wooden dhows displayed outside the center, the sailing vessels that once connected Kuwait to trade networks spanning the entire Indian Ocean world.
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Gulf Shore Walk
Walk the shoreline path alongside the scientific center, watching the Gulf waters and the distant oil tankers on the horizon while enjoying the sea breeze and coastal scenery of this affluent suburb.