Museum of Modern Art, Kuwait City

#33 among attractions in Kuwait City

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The Museum of Modern Art is an art museum in Kuwait City, Kuwait. It hosts a collection of modern Arab and international art. The building has always served as an educational institution; it was built in 1939 to house the Madrasa Al Sharqiya, or Eastern School in which generations of prominent Kuwaitis studied, including the current Emir, Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad. ()

Local name: متحف الفن الحديثEstablished: 2003 (21 years ago)Coordinates: 29°22'28"N, 47°58'2"E

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العاصمه‎ (القبلة)Kuwait City Kuwait

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Museum of Modern Art – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grand Mosque, Dar al Athar al Islamiyyah, Al Salam Palace, Liberation Tower.

0.6 miNE
The biggest and the official Mosque of Kuwait
Grand Mosque, Kuwait City
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0.5 miSW
Museum
Dar al Athar al Islamiyyah, Kuwait City
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1.4 miSW
Museum, History museum
Al Salam Palace, Kuwait City
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0.6 miSE
372-m. communications tower
Liberation Tower, Kuwait City
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0.5 miNE
Palace
Seif Palace, Kuwait City
13 min walk • Seif Palace, an emblematic landmark of Kuwait City, stands as a testament to the nation's rich heritage and architectural prowess. Constructed in the early 20th century, this historic edifice serves not only as a governmental headquarters but also as a symbol of...
0.9 miSW
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Holy Family Cathedral, Kuwait City
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~370 ftS
Museum, History museum
Kuwait National Museum, Kuwait City
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~110 ftN
Museum
Sadu House, Kuwait City
1 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kuwait City lies Sadu House, an artistic haven dedicated to preserving the traditional textile arts of Kuwait and the Gulf region. Sadu weaving, a distinctive Bedouin craft, is characterized by geometric designs created through a complex process...
0.7 miSE
Mosque
Imam Baqir Mosque, Kuwait City
19 min walk • The Imam Baqir Mosque stands as a spiritual beacon in the heart of Kuwait City, Kuwait. This mosque, known for its architectural elegance and religious significance, serves as a place of worship for the local Shiite Muslim community.
0.7 miSE
Mosque
Imam Hussein Mosque, Kuwait City
19 min walk • The Imam Hussein Mosque stands as a spiritual beacon in the heart of Kuwait City, Kuwait. This mosque, dedicated to the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, Imam Hussein, is not only a place of worship but also a symbol of Islamic faith and heritage in the region.
~500 ftNE
Library, Building
National Library of Kuwait, Kuwait City
3 min walk • The National Library of Kuwait is the national library and legal deposit and copyright library for Kuwait. It was founded in 1923 through the efforts of several Kuwaiti writers, and received its collection from the library of the Kuwaiti Charitable Society, which was founded in 1913.

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Nearby attractions include Tareq Rajab Museum, Kuwait City (1 min walk), Sadu House, Kuwait City (1 min walk), Kuwait National Museum, Kuwait City (2 min walk), National Library of Kuwait, Kuwait City (3 min walk).