Libraries & culture · Juffair, Bahrain
More than 100,000 books on Bahrain, the Gulf and Islamic culture, with a children's library.
A quiet, cool place to read or study, right beside Al Fateh Grand Mosque.
The National Library of Bahrain is the primary repository of knowledge and intellectual heritage in the Kingdom of Bahrain. It is housed inside the Isa Cultural Centre (ICC), a prestigious national institution located in the Juffair district of Manama, right next to the iconic Al Fateh Grand Mosque.
Plan your visit
- Entry: Free
- Best time: Weekday afternoons
- Allow: 1 to 2 hours
- Address: Building 394, Road 2406, Block 324
- Phone: +973 1736 6666
- Website: http://www.icc.gov.bh/
Opening hours
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
What's here
Free parking, Prayer room, Seating, Wi-Fi, Wudu area, Parking, Toilets, Shade, Step-free access, Family area, Baby changing, Women's section.
Local tips
- Opening times differ by an hour between sources: check before a long trip.
Nearby
- Al Fateh Grand Mosque — 0.3 km
- Al Bawara Garden — 0.4 km
- Juffair Park — 0.9 km
- Andalus Garden — 1.2 km
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