Events and
Activities

On the 28^th anniversary of Bahrain National Museum’s establishment, we celebrate our National Day through “Manama Doesn’t Sleep”, an exciting 12-hour program of activities supported by Tamkeen and the French Embassy in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Discovering 200 years of Bahraini-British Relations

We re-discover “Explorations, Encounters, and Remembered Stories: 200 Years of British-Bahraini Relations”, an exhibition that highlights the deep-rooted relationship between the two nations.

8:00 – 9:00 pm

Bahrain National Museum

Launching the 8^th Ta’a Al-Shabab Festival

Ta’a Al-Shabab Festival announces its launch and the program of its 8th edition which will run through February 2017. The youth of Ta’a Al-Shabab and their wonderful innovations will be present throughout the activities of the “Manama Doesn’t Sleep”.

9:00 – 10:00 pm

Bahrain National Museum

Scratchophone Orchestra

In cooperation with the French Embassy in Bahrain, the four-man group Scratchophone comes to Bahrain to present their unique style of modern and classical music.

10:00 – 11:00 pm

Cultural Hall

Signing of Younis Salman’s poetry collection “Letters of Love”

Bahraini poet Younis Salman will sign his poetry collection “Letters of Love” which features patriotic poems and songs inspired by his love for the Kingdom of Bahrain and its leaders.

11:00 pm – 12:00 am

Lecture Hall of the Bahrain National Museum

“Oud” After Midnight

A one-hour music break featuring the tunes of star artist Saad Jawad to kick off a new day in the life of the Bahrain National Museum.

12:00 am – 1:00 am

Bahrain National Museum

A Banquet of Joy

Participants in “Manama Doesn’t Sleep” celebrate the joy of National Day and anniversary of the Bahrain National Museum at Darseen Café for a group banquet.

1:00 am – 2:00 am

Darseen Café - Bahrain National Museum

Screening of Hamad and the Pirates

We experience a different kind of cinematic experience with Hamad and the Pirates, a 1971 Disney movie shot in the Kingdom of Bahrain, directed by and featuring Bahrain’s own Khalifa Shaheen.

2:00 am – 4:00 am

Lecture Hall of the Bahrain National Museum

“Discover the Museum” Competition

We re-discover Bahrain National Museum as it celebrates its anniversary by delving deep into the history of the Kingdom of Bahrain through a quiz competition presented by the Ta’a Al-Shabab team.

4:00 am – 5:00 am

Bahrain National Museum

Before Dawn

After many hours and before dawn, we discover the artwork created by Ta’a Al-Shabab and announce the winners of the “Discover the Museum” competition.

5:00 – 6:00 am

Bahrain National Museum

A New Day’s Sun

Welcoming the first rays of light of December 16 by the sea with group songs and a hearty breakfast after a whirlwind 12-hour program of activities.

6:00 – 7:00 am

Darseen Cafe