Five Museums You Should Visit In Oman

1. The Children’s Museum
Visit this two-domed museum in Qurum for entertaining and educational fun. The kids can spend hours exploring hands-on exhibits while learning about natural sciences.
Shatti Al Qurum, Muscat
Hours: 8am-1pm
Entrance Fee: 300 baisa for adults; 100 baisa for children 6-12 years
+968 2460 5368

2. Natural History Museum
Head to the ministries district to learn more about Oman’s natural environment from ancient times to today. Explore the displays featuring ancient plants, cool artefacts, and coral ruins.
Ministry of Culture and Heritage Building, Al Khuwair
Hours: 8am-1.30pm
Entrance Fee: 500 baisa
for individuals; 300 baisa for
family groups
+968 2464 1374

3. The Omani French Museum
Located in Old Muscat city, near the Al Alam Palace, this French-consulate-turned-museum was inaugurated in 1992. Visit to view old photographs, documents, ships, costumes, and jewelleries that demonstrate the connections between France and Oman.
Old Muscat, Muscat
Hours: 8am-1.30pm
Entrance Fee: 500 baisa
+968 2473 6613

4. Adam House Museum
Get an intimate look at Oman’s history through ancient relics collected by the owner himself; from letters, jewellery, silverware, coins, and medals, to old maps and photographs.
Madinat Al Sultan Qaboos, Muscat
Hours: Prior coordination required
Entrance Fee: OMR5 per person (for groups only, minimum of four)
+968 2460 5033

5. Old Fort Museum
Opened in 2012, the iconic Old Fort is located in the Al Sharqiyah region where it displays traditional Omani weaponry and handicrafts from the 17th century.
Al Kamil Wa Al Wafi, Al Sharqiyah
Hours: Prior coordination required
Entrance Fee: OMR1 for adults; 200 baisa for 18 years and below
+968 9320 0166