The house is owned by Al Zubair bin Ali, who built it in 1914 as a residence for him. In 16/12/1995 the house was rebuilt in the same original style in order to be an Omani heritage museum. Bait Al Zubair is a private museum that opened its beautifully carved wooden doors to the public, dicated to showcasing important ethnographic artefacts that reflect the highly specialized skills and rich cultural heritage of Oman’s society, Bait Al Zubair also displays outstanding private collections of the Al Zubair family, inclusive of information about the Al Busaidi dynasty, with magnificent examples of khanjars (Omani dagger), traditional swords and firearms, ancient jewellery, and male and female attire.
Tel.: (00968) 22084700
 

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The museum was opened in 1988 in the bait Al Falaj historical Fort which was built in 1845, after its restoration and renovation and by the Royal order it was converted to Sultan Armed Forces Museum. Containing excellent displays of Omani weaponry and military hardware, the Sultan’s Armed Forces Museum also has a comprehensive depiction of the country’s warfare history, from the medieval ages to the modern era.
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It was opened in 14/11/1990 during the Sultanate’s celebration of the 20th National Day. It contains two separate domes: the big dome (science dome) contains the museum’s objects like scientific devices and exhibits, illustrative drawings and signboards, and the small dome (administration) contains the administrative offices and other facilities. Spread across 10,000 square feet, the Children’s Museum is a favourite amongst children of all ages, and simplifies the wonders and mysteries of science in a playful environment that is engaging as it is fun, even for adults!
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The museum was opened on 29/1/1992, to highlight the historical relations between Oman and France. The building which was known as (Bait Fransa) was selected to be the location of the museum because of its historical and symbolism value as a residence of the French Consulate between 1896 and 1920, which was a grant from the Sultan Faisal bin Turki to the first Consul of France in Muscat in 1896
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A recent addition to Oman Cultural institutions, The National Museum was opened in July, 2016. As a national institution with global outreach, the museum is dedicated to ensuring that Oman’s cultural heritage is understood and appreciated not only within the Sultanate, but also internationally.

The museum is located in the heart of Muscat. There are 14 permanent galleries – The Land and the People Gallery, Maritime History Gallery, Arms and Armour Gallery, Aflaj Gallery, Currency Gallery, Prehistory and Ancient History Galleries, Splendours of Islam Gallery, Oman and the World Gallery, Intangible Heritage Gallery and Renaissance Gallery, among others.

Tel.: (00968) 22081500
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The Center was opened on 1st November 2021, it’s located in Wilayat Sur. The Center exhibits the collection of Al-Arouba Sports Club showcasing the social and seafaring legacy of Sur as manifested in rich selection of artifacts collected and donated by the people of Sur, offering compelling stories about the maritime history of the city of Sur and its people. The Center includes 5 maritime and heritage halls, and display of the famous Fatah Al-Khair ship and seven other traditional boats.
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This museum is concerned by introducing the Omani heritage, culture and traditions, which tells the story of the Omani people who witnessed the transition to the Renaissance Era (1950–1975 CE). The museum has three sections: The Old House, Clothes Museum and Modern Art Museum.
Tel.: (00968) 24711640

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It is an old house, which is one of the most important monuments in the Wilayat Wadi Al-Ma’awel. It was owned by Sayyid Mohammed bin Ahmed bin Nasser Al Ghasham Al Busaidi, then owned by Sayyid Ahmed bin Hilal bin Ali Al Busaidi, and recently owned and restored by Al Ghasham Institution. The museum has many distinctive and beautiful rooms, al subah and al sablah, fortified rooms and observation towers, large courtyard, a well and storage areas.

Tel.: (00968) 26781333, 9947 1007
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This museum specializes in exhibiting the Omani heritage that features a collection of weaponry, coins, paintings, artifacts, pottery, stamps and other related items that recount the history of the Wilayat  Bidiyah in particular and the Sultanate in general.

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It presents the history of Suwehara city in Wilayat Sohar, where the heritage of the people of the coast meets with heritage of the people of the interior. It displays diverse collections such as weapons, coins, agricultural and heritage tools that have been practiced and inherited over generations.

Note: Temporarily closed for maintenance
Tel.: (00968) 99199250
 

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Displays Omani heritage through variety of antiquities and heritage collection such as weapons, coins, paintings, artifacts, pottery, stamps and other related items, which aims to present Omani history and heritage.

Tel.: (00968) 93200166, 99259529

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The museum exhibits artifacts including, daggers, swords, traditional weapons, coins, documents and manuscripts, ships models, fishing tools and traditional equipment’s, traditional cloths, and other.

Located in Madinate Al Sultan Qaboos, Next to the Arab Open University. Small in its area, yet large in the quality and diversity of its artefacts, the Bait Adam museum is a treasure-trove of Omani antiquity, reflecting on the country’s rich past, and takes visitors into 5000 years of the Sultanate’s history. The museum is considered to be the holder of one of the finest coin collections of Oman and its dominions.
Tel.: (00968) 99356676

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Oman Across Ages Museum, a brand-new national Museum was inaugurated on 13th March 2023 by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik in the Wilayat of Manah, the Governorate of Al Dakhiliyah.

The museum highlights the unique character of the Sultanate of Oman, its ancient history and, it’s renaissance, which keeps gaining grounds locally and internationally.

The idea of the museum’s design was derived from the shape of the Omani rocks and Al Hajar Mountains range. The unique design reflects the Omani environment and also integrates the Omani environment through the stones used in its construction and its trees.

 The area dedicated to permanent exhibits alone is 9,000 square meters, and some of the galleries rise more than 20 meters. This provides the latitude and the room needed to produce something truly spectacular, appropriate for Oman’s rich history, both physically and figuratively.

The museum halls take the visitor around on a narrative journey through time, starting from the late prehistoric eras until the present day. The permanent exhibition wings are divided into two: The History Gallery and the Renaissance Gallery.

The History Gallery show cases historical eras, namely, the geological formation of the Land of Oman, the Stone Age, represented by the wing of the Early settlers, the Bronze Age, represented by the wing of the Civilization of Magan, the Iron Age, represented by the wing of the Kingdom of Oman, in addition to pavilions titled “Embracing Islam”, the “Al Ya’ariba Dynasty” and the “Al Busaidi Dynasty”.

The Renaissance Gallery was designed with an open space with gigantic columns in the centre which form an interactive space for the state of the art audio-visual display presentation that deals with the first five years of the blessed renaissance, exploring various aspects of social, economic, industrial, and political transformation experienced by Oman .

Knowledge Centre is divided into three floors targeting all segments of society. It occupies a total area of 6000 sqm. The second floor include the Library of Hisn Al Shomoukh, which was transferred from Hisn Al Shomoukh to Oman Across Ages Museum. The library contains more than 46,000 titles in various areas of knowledge and it is equipped with devices that allow researchers to access their desired titles and reference books in hard copy and digital copy.
Opening hours:  Throughout the year:

The museum is closed on the first day of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.
Contact: 25202000
Email: oaam@rca.gov.om
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The Gateway of the Past Museum was officially opened in 2023 within a historic house. It features nine halls that showcase a diverse collection of archaeological and heritage artefacts, including weaponry, coins, manuscripts, documents, jewellery, silverware, household utensils, pottery, copper utensils, and more.

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Established in 2023 AD, the Bait Al Minzfa Museum consists of two halls: the Majzi Hall and the Al-Busaidi Hall. It presents a range of artefacts documenting and narrating the history of human life in the Sultanate of Oman before 1970 AD. The collection includes palm and wooden artefacts, traditional weapons, correspondence, historical documents, speeches, and sermons, some of which date back over hundred and fifty years.

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