View the World’s Oldest Stamp from 1840, Plus 4,000 Stamps from Across the Globe.
Explore the history of postal services in the Kingdom at the Bahrain Post Museum, located near Bab Al Bahrain in central Manama. The museum showcases thousands of rare stamps from over 195 countries and territories. Visitors can also purchase new stamps and enjoy a coffee at the café with a view of Bab Al Bahrain.
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Stamps and Early Postal Artefacts
Step into the fascinating world of stamps at the Bahrain Post Museum, located in the historic postal building near Bab Al Bahrain. With over 4,000 rare stamps from more than 195 countries and territories, this museum is a treasure trove for history enthusiasts. Among its collection is the world’s first postage stamp, issued in Britain in 1840, a true piece of postal history. Explore Bahrain’s own postal past, with early stamps, weights, and captivating photographs that bring the story of Bahrain’s postal service, established in 1884, to life.
View the World’s Oldest Stamp from 1840, Plus 4,000 Stamps from Across the Globe.
Explore the history of postal services in the Kingdom at the Bahrain Post Museum, located near Bab Al Bahrain in central Manama. The museum showcases thousands of rare stamps from over 195 countries and territories. Visitors can also purchase new stamps and enjoy a coffee at the café with a view of Bab Al Bahrain.
Photos & Videos
What to Expect
Stamps and Early Postal Artefacts
Step into the fascinating world of stamps at the Bahrain Post Museum, located in the historic postal building near Bab Al Bahrain. With over 4,000 rare stamps from more than 195 countries and territories, this museum is a treasure trove for history enthusiasts. Among its collection is the world’s first postage stamp, issued in Britain in 1840, a true piece of postal history. Explore Bahrain’s own postal past, with early stamps, weights, and captivating photographs that bring the story of Bahrain’s postal service, established in 1884, to life.
Manama
+973 17225782
Closed Opens Saturday at 9:00
Friday Closed
Saturday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sunday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Monday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Tuesday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wednesday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thursday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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