Basrah Museum

Basrah Museum is an archaeological museum in Basra housing artifacts from Mesopotamian civilizations including Sumerian, Babylonian, and Assyrian periods. The galleries are organized by era and region, displaying pottery, sculptures, tablets, and everyday items that illuminate how people lived in this ancient area.

The museum was established to recover from wartime damage and reopened after major restoration efforts in the 2010s. Its creation reflects efforts to preserve Mesopotamian heritage in a region with a long history of archaeological significance.

The collection reflects how successive civilizations shaped daily life and beliefs in southern Mesopotamia through pottery, tools, and religious objects. Visitors can see how trade and farming shaped the communities that flourished in this region over thousands of years.

The museum is located in Basra and presents exhibits with multilingual information to help visitors understand the displays. The galleries are arranged by topic and time period, making it easy to follow the story of ancient civilizations in this region.

The institution relies on local volunteers who help run daily operations while also supporting ongoing archaeological excavations to expand the collection. This approach creates direct connections between the museum and the community it serves.

Location: Basra

Inception: September 2016

Official opening: 2016

GPS coordinates: 30.49737,47.86095

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:22