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Failaka Heritage Village, the only true heritage village in Kuwait, preserves the essence of Kuwait in the past. Visitors here get to enjoy and spend some time staying in spacious and comfortable houses, resembling the old life style in Kuwait. There are Arabian horses, camels in Failaka Stables, and visitors can spend some time riding them. There are barbecues being offered under moonlight.

Kuwait House of National Works Museum houses and encapsulates the grim reminders of the first Gulf war in 1990-91. Located in Shuwaikh, the museum also pays tribute to the sacrifice of Kuwaiti soldiers and citizens as well as soldiers from other countries that fought against Iraqi forces. The museum consists of couple of well-crafted models of the city that are stamped in time with an AV session in both Arabic and English. Despite the nationalist fervor, the experience of walking through the murky walkways, illuminated by replicated mortar attacks and gun blasts, and focusing on the valor of Kuwaiti soldiers for the safety of citizens, has a present-day resonance that transcends the exhibit’s proposition.

There is nothing more exciting like getting completely submerged in history and transported back in time by visiting a museum. The Tareq Rajab Museum- one of Kuwait’s small-scale distinct personal museums is a fantastic place to engage and enjoy in Kuwait. The Tareq Rajab collection is the private collection of antiquities by Kuwait's first Minister Tareq Sayed Rajab and his wife Jehan Wellborne, which include Islamic Arts, metal and glass works, Treasures of Ceramics, Gold and Silver jewelry, costumes of sheikhs and shepherds, English costumes, Bahraini pearls, pottery, metalwork, glass, masonry, manuscripts, and musical instruments.

Several museums in Kuwait showcase the country’s history, its art, artifacts, archeological findings and even information on the Gulf War. However, there is one exceptional museum that stands out for its depiction of the exquisiteness and custom encompassed in Bedouin crafts, namely Sadu weaving. The Sadu House is a beautiful, traditional Kuwaiti styled house where visitors can discover the Bedouin art of weaving, its styles and history. Located right next to the National Museum of Kuwait on the Gulf Road, Bait Al Sadu (Sadu House) was formerly an old Kuwaiti house that’s been converted into a cultural center.

The Seif Palace is popular among local and overseas visitors as the home of the royal family. Nevertheless, they might be surprised to find out that this palace does not get much used by the Monarch and the government. While it is true that this palace is designated to the Emir dynasty, the household personally chose to stay in Bayan Palace which is known as the official house of the Emir and this is also the place where the monarch would entertain his dignitaries. Therefore, the Seif palace only serves as the court if there are special celebrations and events, or if the Bayan Palace is not available. However, thousands of travelers every year go to see this fine building.