The Kuwait House for National Works Museum, also known as the Memorial Museum, marks a dark day in the history of the Arab world and for Kuwaitis especially. On the 2nd of August, 1990, a series of events lead to the start of the Gulf War. The museum recounts the events that led to the start of the war, the Iraqi occupation of Kuwait and the country’s subsequent liberation. The museum is divided into ten parts.

The first part is the Reception Hall, where visitors are welcomed into the museum. The hall is decorated with portraits of all the country’s rulers and also contains a giant map of Kuwait made up of coloured glass. From the Reception Hall visitors proceed to the Kuwait Heritage Hall. Here one will be able to gain a glimpse into the country’s past through old voice recordings and miniatures of historic buildings. The Invasion Tunnel is the main exhibit. It narrates the tale of the Iraqi invasion and occupation of Kuwait in 1990, all the way to the country’s liberation in 1991. The exhibit uses a combination of light and sound effects to make the story come to life for the visitors.

Other sections include a cinema, which can seat around a hundred people; the Hall of Martyrs and POW’s, which is at once a testimony to the horrors of war and a tribute to its heroes; the Hall of Peace and the Photo Exhibit Hall. The Kuwait House for National Works Museum is not just a repository of history but a beacon of hope showing that tyranny cannot prevail. The reminder is not just for future generations of Kuwaitis but for all freedom loving citizens from around the world, making the museum one of the most interesting attractions in the country.

While Kuwait is hardly a traditional tourist destination, for those intent on experiencing the vibrant culture of the Middle East there is no better place to be. The country has a number of interesting historical and cultural attractions, a bunch of modern malls and more than a few gorgeous beaches. It is also quite easy to find hotels in Kuwait. When it comes to accommodation the Al-Jahra Copthorne Hotel & Resort is a popular choice. Tourists can make use of the Kuwait hotel specials to gain an extra few days of vacation.