🏛️ Museum🎟️ OMR 2 adults · OMR 1 residents

National Museum of Oman

Oman's premier museum, opened in 2016 in a stunning purpose-built building in Old Muscat. Fourteen galleries tell the complete story of Oman — from prehistoric ...

📍 Old Muscat⏱️ 2–3 hrs🕐 Sat–Thu 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM🚗 15 mins from central Muscat

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⏱️2–3 hrsDuration

🎟️OMR 2 adults · OMR 1 residentsEntry fee

🕐9:00 AM – 5:00 PMOpening

🚗15 mins from central MuscatDistance

🏛️MuseumType

About National Museum of Oman

Oman's premier museum, opened in 2016 in a stunning purpose-built building in Old Muscat. Fourteen galleries tell the complete story of Oman — from prehistoric civilisations and ancient trade routes to Islamic heritage, maritime history, and modern development.

The museum's collection includes remarkable artefacts covering traditional clothing, weapons, jewellery, falconry, frankincense trade, Omani seafaring history, and much more. The model village outside and the old photographs of Muscat from a century ago are particularly moving.

✨ Highlights

✓14 galleries of Omani history

✓Ancient civilisations to modern Oman

✓Traditional clothing and weapons

✓Maritime and frankincense trade

✓Stunning modern architecture

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🎒 What to bring

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💧 Water bottleMust

👟 Comfortable shoesMust

🧢 Hat & sunscreenMust

👗 Modest clothing

📷 Camera

💵 Entry fee: OMR 2 adults · OMR 1 residentsMust

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Getting there

Located in Old Muscat near Al Alam Palace. Easily reached by taxi. Paid parking at the waterfront.

🚗15 mins from central Muscat

💡 Tips before you go

→Allow 2–3 hours minimum — the museum is larger than it looks

→Audio guides available — strongly recommended

→The photography and historic prints gallery is outstanding

→Combine with Al Alam Palace and Mutrah Corniche in the same visit

🏛️ Museum🏛️ Cultural🏛️ History🏛️ EducationalOman's flagship museum14 galleriesWorld-class

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Entry: OMR 2 adults · OMR 1 residents. Open Sat–Thu 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

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Category🏛️ Museum

Duration2–3 hrs

Entry feeOMR 2 adults · OMR 1 residents

OpensSat–Thu 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Distance15 mins from central Muscat

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Nearby in Muscat

Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque

🕌 Mosque · 1–2 hrs

🛒 Souq · 1–2 hrs

Al Alam Royal Palace

👑 Palace · 30 mins

Free (exterior viewing only)

🕌 Visitor etiquette

👗Dress modestly — shoulders and knees covered

📷Ask before photographing local people

🕐Arrive 30 mins before closing — staff may rush you

🤫Speak quietly at religious and heritage sites

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National Museum of Oman

2–3 hrs · OMR 2 adults · OMR 1 residents · Muscat

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