THE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION OF OMAN
P.O.BOX 3941, CODE 112, RUWI
Website: www.hao.org.om
M/ships: 24563074
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Theme: A museum featuring the general history of Oman including geography, pre-history, the frankincense period and sites, the advent of Islam and the Renaissance. It also has a maritime hall with models of all types of Omani vessels.
Location: Al Baleed, Salalah, Dhofar
Operated by: Advisor to HM for
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Facilities: parking, disabled access. |
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Theme: located in a historic building it presents the story of Muscat from over 100 million years ago to the present day. Interactive exhibits include plate tectonics, geology, early human settlements, Al Busaid Dynasty, Muscat today and folk art. There is also space for worshops and exhibitions.
Location: Muttrah – between Al Mina (the port) roundabout and Muttrah Corniche
Operated by: Muscat Municipality
Opening times: Saturday to Thursday from 0900 to 1300 hours – 1600 to 1800 hours
Entrance fee: R.O. 1/- (adults) 500 Baisa (children)
Contact: 24714262
Facilities: parking |
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Theme: An ethnographic museum in a splendid location overlooking the northern part of the capital area, the ground floor features traditional ways of livelihood in Oman, the first floor displays ‘the cycle of life’ from birth to old age. (formally known as the Oman Museum).
Location: Al Alam Street, on the hill behind the Ministry of Information, Way 1566
Operated by: Ministry of Heritage and Culture
Entrance fee: 500 Baisa (adults) 200 Baisa (children) and 100 Baisa (under 6 years)
Opening times: Sat - Wed 08:00 – 13:00 hours, Thursday 09:00 13:00 (1st October to 31st March also open from 1600-1800 hours)
Contact: 24600946
Facilities: book sale at reception, disabled access, parking, roof terrace coffee shop. |
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Theme: An interactive science museum with exciting exhibits for the entire family (refurbished in 2007).
Location: A’Saroojl Shati Al Qurm, Way 2601
Operated by: Ministry of Heritage and Culture
Entrance fee: 500 Baisa (adults) 100 Baisa (children under 12 years)
Opening times: Sat - Wed 08:00 – 13:00 hours, Thursday 09:00 13:00 (1st October to 31st March also open from 1600-1800 hours)
Contact: 24605368
Facilities: parking, disabled access |
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Theme: An interactive museum offering an introduction to Oman’s natural environment and the diversity of its wildlife, in addition there is a section on geology, a whale hall and a small botanical garden.
Location: In the Ministry of Heritage and Culture complex Al Khuwair. Take the turning opposite the Ice Skating Rink on the dual carriageway going towards Seeb airport signposted Al Wazarat Street at the roundabout turn left and the Ministry and museum is on the right.
Operated by: Ministry of Heritage and Culture
Entrance fee: 500 Baisa (adults) 200 Baisa (children) and 100 Baisa (under 6 years)
Opening times: Sat - Wed 08:00 – 13:00 hours, Thursday 09:00 13:00 (1st October to 31st March also open from 1600-1800 hours)
Contact: 24641510
Facilities: book sale at reception, disabled access, parking |
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Theme: A small ethnographic museum featuring various aspects of material. (formally known as the National Museum).
Location: Above the Islamic Library way no 3123 Al Noor Street
Operated by: Ministry of Heritage and Culture
Entrance fee: 500 Baisa (adults) 200 Baisa (children) and 100 Baisa (under 6 years) Family Visit (300 Baisa adults and 100 for children)
Opening times: Sat - Wed 08:00 – 13:00 hours, Thursday 09:00 13:00 (1st October to 31st March also open from 1600-1800 hours)
Contact: 24701289
Facilities: parking |
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Theme: It displays an introduction to major historical events as well as highlighting the history of The Sultan’s Armed Forces, with extensive outdoor displays featuring military equipment.
Location: in Bait Al Falaj a restored fortress
Operated by: Ministry of Defence
Entrance fee: RO. 1.000 (foreigners) 500 Baisa (Omanis) children are free
Opening times: Saturday to Wednesday 0800 – 1300 hours
Thursday & Friday 0800 to 1100 hours and 1600 to 1800 hours
Contact: 24312651
Facilities: parking |
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Theme: Displayed collection of coins,notes etc.
Location: in Ruwi opposite HSBC Bank HQ
Operated by: Central Bank of Oman
Entrance fee: 250 Baisa only
Opening times: Saturday to Wednesday, 0830 to 1230 hours
Contact: 24796102
Facilities: parking |
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Theme: A museum situated in a historical building that was the former French Consulate. The displays detail Omani-French relations.
Location: go through bab Al Kabir (the big gateway) in old Muscat, where the police station is on the left down Qasr Al Alam Street that leads you to the palace, the museum is on the right hand side.
Operated by: Ministry of Heritage and Culture
Entrance fee: 500 Baisa (adults) 200 Baisa (children from 6- 12 years)
Opening times: Sat - Wed 08:00 – 13:00 hours, Thursday 09:00 13:00 (1st October to 31st March also open from 1600-1800 hours)
Contact: 24736613
Facilities: parking, disabled access |
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Theme: An illustrated introduction to the history of Oman with particular emphasis on the capital area and Royal Family.
Location: On al Bahri Road (continuation of Muttrah corniche) located the Gate which spans the road, Way 8845
Operated by: Diwan of Royal - Sultan Court Affairs
Entrance fee: Free of cost
Opening times: Saturday to Thursdays, 0930- 1230 hours and 1600 to 1900 hours
Contact: 24739005
Facilities: parking |
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Theme: An extensive private collection of ethnographic material including Omani jewellery, weaponry, costume, maps, engravings, old photographs and household artefacts, in addition to outdoor displays of traditional architecture. This active museum frequently hosts temporary regional/ international exhibitions.
Location: In Al Saidiya Street in old Muscat go through Muscat Gate and the museum is just after the bend on the right-hand side of the road (opposite Bait Muzna Gallery)
Operated by: Bait Al Zubair Foundation
Entrance fee: R.O. 1/- (foreigners) 500 Baisa (Omanis and Gulf) 250 Baisa Children (Free for the children under 10 Years) – guide available for R.O. 5/-. All educational groups with prior bookings are complimentary – and worksheets are available.
Opening times: Saturday to Thursday from 0930 to 1300 hours and 1600 to 1900 hours (the museum is open during public holidays)
Contact: 24736688
Facilities: coffee shop, gift shop, parking, disabled access and washrooms, private banqueting, traditional entertainment, temporary exhibition/ events hall, lectures, venue for private/corporate events, educational services. |
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Theme: An archaeological and historical museum featuring exhibits on Sohar throughout history situated in the historic fort..
Location: In the town of Sohar Approx 2 hours from Muscat
Operated by: Ministry of Heritage and Culture
Entrance fee: 500 Baisa (adults) 200 Baisa (children) Family Visit (300 Baisa adults and 100 Baisa for children)
Opening times: Sat - Wed 08:00 – 13:00 hours, Thursday 09:00 13:00 (1st October to 31st March also open from 1600-1800 hours)
Contact: 26844758
Facilities: parking
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A restored Fort on the Batinah coast containing an interesting display of Historic guns. 1.1/2hrs from Muscat.
This Fort/display is operated by the Ministry of Tourism.
Opening times: Saturday to Thursday, 0900-1600 hours.
Telephone: 26781384 |
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A very beautiful small castle/country house restored and furnished.
Half an hour’s drive from Muscat on the dual carriageway.
Operated by Ministry of Heritage and Culture.
Opening times: Saturday to Wednesday, 0900-1330 hours.
Telephone: 24641300 X 142 Fax: 24641525 |
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Theme: interactive displays that detail the development the petroleum industry in Oman. The Planetarium features special shows relating to astronomy.
Location: Seih Al Maleh Street, Qurm between PDO – Gate No 2
Operated by: PDO
Opening times: Saturdays to Wednesdays from 0700 to 1600 hours on Thursdays 0700 to 1200 hours
Entrance fee: Free
Contact: 24677834
Facilities: parking |
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Theme: A private collection representing the history of Oman featuring coins, stamps, maps, historical documents and artefacts.
Location: Building 2881, Way No. 2333 (in the area opposite Medinat As' Sultan Qaboos)
Operated by: Mr. Latif Al Balushi
Entrance fee: R.O. 3/- per person, which includes a guided tour
Opening times: Saturday to Thursday from 0900 to 1300 hours and 1600 to 1900 hours
Contact: 24605033 / 99356676
Facilities: parking, disabled access, Traditional Omani banqueting. |
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