Habitat Museum

The Habitat Museum, the first of its kind in Kuwait, showcases the unique beauty of the nation’s flora and fauna. It aims to promote environmental conservation and educate the public on the effects of environmental degradation and the importance of habitat protection.

The museum offers incredibly immersive experiences that are rich with digital interaction. Visitors explore the environments by using a “seed ticket,” which contains a seed of a native plant that can be used throughout the museum to reveal more information.

COMPLETED AT RAA. project lead: brook anderson. design: brice mcgowen, areej khan. exhibit Fabrication: acciona. Exterior architecture: ricardo camacho. PHOTOGRAPHY: Niccolo Guasti.

Commissioned by the Emir of Kuwait, the museum is located in a green belt designed to connect historic Kuwait City with new areas of urban development. Its unique architecture is hidden underground beneath a green cover of native plants, specifically designed for a desert environment.

The museum uses large-scale panoramic video, soundscapes, and interactive media programs to immerse visitors in Kuwait’s varied habitats.

The Habitat Museum serves as a vital force in science education in Kuwait, a place to stimulate discussion about environmental issues and encourage Kuwaitis to become active participants in the effort to protect Kuwait’s habitats.