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The Scientific Center

Arabian Gulf Street, Kuwait City, Kuwait
+965-848888
4.0 of 5 stars 58 Reviews
Type: Cinemas, Aquariums, Science Museums
Traveller Description: The Scientific Center of Kuwaitis a gift from the late Amir Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to the people of Kuwait.  The mission of The... more »
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

It's a good start for activities in Kuwait that aren't mall-centric. It's actually quite educational as well. But other than the interactive displays that mostly relate to Kuwait's oil industry, there's very little else to see. If they tried to make it closer to the Scientific Center of Kuwait's heyday on the Gulf Road next to the House of Parliament... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

This is the documented story of the international firefighting teams and their battle with the oil well fires that were deliberately set by the departing Iraqi forces at the end of the first Gulf war. Words do not describe this, you have to see it to understand it. Cost is 1 kd in the Imax.

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Chisinau
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

I visited the aquarium and everything they had around. I don't know why but animals seemed sad in my opinion, but i liked them. There is Starbucks inside, which is nice.

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Vancouver, Canada
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012
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This was a nice reprieve from the heat. It includes some artifacts from Kuwait, as well as a very nice aquarium.

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Kuwait City, Kuwait
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

the aquarium is very interesting and my kids love looking at sleepy sharks so close to their feet!! u can spend a lot of time here alone!! It also has the Discovery Place for kids....fun place...and all my kids loved it..having said hat...am not sure if they would enjoy going here on a regular basis The Imax theatre is really... More

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Fintas, Al Kuwayt, Kuwait
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012
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Very interesting place to go. It shows a lot about shrubs and all kind of animals that live in Kuwait and the Middle East. Tells about history and there are a lot of live species to be seen. Very Nice!

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phatdaz
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

didn't know what to expect and was pleasantly surprised, could be better of course, but a good range of animals and stuff to see.

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Kuwait City, Kuwait
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

Excellent sea side Corniche begins from Scientific Center and until Kuwait towers, giving walkers and joggers enormous possibilities in nice environment to keep fit. Worthwhile to have a look into aquarium and collection of paleontologic miracles. It's a corner of quietness in mid of bustling city.

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Kuwait City, Kuwait
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

It is one of the best visiting places in Kuwait. There is a nice aquarium and a 3 D cinema too. They are always updating and we find out a new thing everytime we visit it. last time we saw the pinguins which were really fantastic. The centre is a suitable place for kids and teenagers to spend a nice... More

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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

Not much science. Very small and a nice day trip but not very educational.

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