Bait Al Ghasham Museum
Entry Fee
Free
Duration
45 mins
Opening Hours
Sat–Thu 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Governorate
Al Batinah North
About
A magnificent 200-year-old traditional Omani house in the town of Ali in Al Batinah governorate, Bait Al Ghasham served as a royal residence and is now preserved as a heritage museum. The house displays traditional Omani domestic artefacts, furniture, and personal effects that document how prosperous families in the Batinah coastal region lived across the 19th and early 20th centuries.
The architecture follows the classic Batinah coastal style — two-storey mud brick with ornate carved wooden doors and elaborate plasterwork ceilings — and is in exceptional condition. A visit here offers insight into the domestic world of Oman before oil and modernity transformed daily life.
Highlights
200-year-old house in exceptional condition
Former royal residence
Traditional Batinah coastal architecture
Domestic artefacts and period furniture
Carved wooden doors and plasterwork ceilings
Facilities & Amenities
Getting There
Located in Ali town in Al Batinah governorate. From the Muscat–Sohar highway, follow signs to Ali. Approximately 90 km north of Muscat. A hire car is recommended.
Open in Google MapsExpert Tips
Combine with Sohar Fort Museum for a full Batinah cultural day trip
Key Facts
Bait Al Ghasham Museum
Al Batinah North · Heritage House