Oman is one of the most potent Arabian countries, and it hosts a lot of tourists from around the world. Most Arabian countries’ cultures and heritage are blended with modernity, and much of that culture has been lost. However, Oman still holds on to most of its traditions and culture. If you want an advanced Arabian country with solid aspects of Arabian culture, you should go to Oman.
Oman has several museums, and everyone holds immense treasures inside them. In this article, we will introduce Oman’s top 5 museums you should visit on your trip to Oman.
National Museum of Oman
The National Museum of Oman was inaugurated in 2013. The purpose of building this museum was to show Oman’s heritage, long history, and rich culture.
National Museum of Oman
This Museum is one of the newly established museums in Oman. The main reason was to showcase a big part of Oman’s heritage to locals and foreigners.
There are 10 galleries and one theatre. The entrance fee for people with disabilities and children is free.
- Google Rating:Â 4.6
- Location: Opposir Al Alam Palace, Al Saidiya Street, Muscat, Oman.
- Timings:
- Saturday to Thursday from 10 AM to 5 PM
- Friday from 2 PM to 6 PM
Children’s Museum
Children’s Museum is a domed white building in the Muscat city of Oman. The primary purpose of Oman’s Children’s Museum is to educate children and teenagers about science.
Children’s Museum is a science museum for kids. If you travel to Oman with a child or a teenager, you should take them to Oman’s Children’s Museum. Science and technology are being shown in this Museum animatedly so it’ll be more exciting for the kids.
- Google Rating: 4.0
- Location: The Al Qurum area is located.
- Timings:
- Saturday to Thursday from 9 AM to 1 PM
- Closed on Fridays
Sultan’s Armed Forces Museum
This is a military house museum showcasing the military history in Oman. You can see the history of Oman from before Islam to the Renaissance. You can see how the forced armies worked in Oman in that period.
You can see the wars in the history of Oman, the glory of victories and the defeats. You can also learn about Oman’s international communication in the past few days.
- Google rating: 4.7
- Location: Al Mujamma Street, Ruwj area, near Muscat City, Oman.
- Timings:
- Sunday to Thursday from 8 AM to 1:30 PM
- Closed on Fridays
- Saturday: 10 AM to 5 PM
Omani and French Museum
The Omani and French Museum building is the oldest building in Muscat city. The building was a gift from Oman’s Sultan to the French consul in 1896.
This building has become a heritage museum showcasing French and Omani ships, traditional clothes from the last 3 decades, ancient paintings, and most importantly, the cultural communication and relation between Oman and France.
- Google rating: 4.2
- Location: Lane 9310, Qasr Al Alam Street, Muscat City, Oman.
- Timings:
- Saturday to Thursday from 8 AM to 1:30 PM
- Closed on Friday and Saturday
Bait Al Zabir Museum
Bait Al Zabir Museum is a private museum owned by the Al Zabir family, one of the royal families in Oman. Bait Al Zabir has different sections, such as an Arabian-style garden, a gift shop, a coffee shop, etc.
You can see a valuable collection of ancient artistic objects like swords (Khanjars), traditional clothes, household equipment, and Arabian and Omani handicrafts in the Bait Al Zabir Museum.
- Google ratings: 4.4
- Location: P.O. Box 257, P.C 100 Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
- Timings:
- Saturday to Thursday from 9:30 AM to 6 PM
- Closed on Fridays.
As you can see, all the museums we discussed are located in the capital of Oman, Muscat City. Oman has many museums, but they are mostly located in Muscat City because it’s the most important city in Oman. In this article, we introduced Oman’s 5 top museums with different categories and information to offer. I hope this article helps you plan a better trip to Oman.
