Bahrain Authority
for Culture and Antiquities

The original post office of Manama, situated directly behind Bab Al Bahrain, is now the location of a newly renovated museum that documents the history of postal services of Bahrain in all its eras.

With content from Ministry of Transport and the Philatelic Bureau, the museum is home to an archive of photographs from the postal service since its inception, a complete catalogue of Bahraini stamps as well as stamps from all over the world, and a collection of vintage cancellations, scales and franking machines. The museum includes a philatelic bureau counter where people can purchase new and collectible stamps, and a café with a terrace that overlooks Bab Al Bahrain.