Muscat National Museum

The National Museum

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(462) · National museum in Muscat, Oman
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The National Museum - Sultanate of Oman, established in 2013, is the Sultanate's flagship cultural institution, showcasing the nation's heritage from the …

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Mar 8, 2025
Spectacular visit at this venue. This is a very well done museum with many displays and all very well labeled and explained. I would regard this as a must see venue in Muscat. Visit time 2-3 hours.Full review by AAleR
Mar 2, 2025
Fantastic collection of historical artefacts that highlight the history of the peoples that have inhabited the Omani landscape. Well-illustrated with full English descriptions. Take the audio tour if…Full review by BobN06
Feb 27, 2025
This museum is very well organized into various galleries. There are some temporary galleries as well. There is a small snack bar to buy some coffee, juices or snacks. The museum shows the history of…Full review by ravindrav48
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Situated in the heart of Muscat, the National Museum of the Sultanate of Oman is a flagship cultural institution that showcases the nation’…
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Opened in the year 2016, The National Museum (Sultanate of Oman) is a must visit museum in Oman. With an aim to educate the public and …
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Is the museum open tomorrow, Sunday December 2nd? If so, what are the timings for tomorrow?
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How much is the entry cost?
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Answer by Nigel T · Mar 3, 2019
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you should change the listing from (muscat) to (muscat ,muscat government) so it ll appear along with other top attractions …
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you should change the listing from (muscat) to (muscat ,muscat government) so it ll appear along with other top attractions of muscat government such as alalm royal palace, the grand mosq and souq muttrah, now it doesn't appear for travelers unless the search by name. plus now there are two listings for the museum the other one is listed under muttrah city with just 11 reviews, which is confusing.
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I've tried editing before and I can't. Secondly, I went by the name and location given on their own documentation at the time. Thanks
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Answer by Louise K · Sep 14, 2017
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Is it open Friday 2-6 pm or not? There's no website and Google says 2-6 pm. They don't answer the phone. Local people …
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Is it open Friday 2-6 pm or not? There's no website and Google says 2-6 pm. They don't answer the phone. Local people think it's closed.
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It is open from 2-6. I know because I visited on a Friday between those times. Hotel concierges have supposedly been briefed on the museum's opening hours.
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