Sur Maritime Museum
Entry Fee
Free
Duration
1 hr
Opening Hours
Sat–Thu 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Governorate
Al Sharqiyah South
About
Sur is the historic heart of Oman's seafaring tradition, and this museum — established in 1987 — pays tribute to the city's extraordinary dhow-building heritage and the generations of Sur sea captains who sailed the Indian Ocean trade routes. Exhibits include scale models of Omani vessels, navigational instruments, captain's personal effects, manuscripts, and historical documentation of Sur's maritime golden age.
The museum is a companion to Sur's living dhow-building yards, which still construct traditional wooden vessels on the waterfront a short drive away. Visiting both the museum and the active yards together gives an unparalleled understanding of a craft tradition that has continued essentially unchanged for centuries.
Highlights
Models of Omani dhows and traditional vessels
Famous Sur sea captains documentation
Ancient navigational instruments
Manuscripts and maritime records
Established 1987 — one of Oman's oldest maritime museums
Complement to the active dhow-building yards nearby
Facilities & Amenities
Getting There
Located in Sur city, near Al Orouba Sports Club. Sur is 310 km from Muscat — approximately 3.5–4 hours drive via the Muscat–Sur road through the Sharqiyah sands. Ask locally for the museum.
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Combine with the Al Ayjah dhow-building yard for the complete Sur maritime experience
Sur is best as an overnight trip from Muscat, combining Wadi Bani Khalid and Ras Al Jinz turtle beach
Key Facts
Sur Maritime Museum
Al Sharqiyah South · Museum