Bai Adam


In the capital of Oman there is a private museum called Bait Adam Museum. It is a small mansion where unique exhibits are kept, connected with the history of Muscat and the whole country.

general information


In the capital of Oman there is a private museum called Bait Adam Museum. It is a small mansion where unique exhibits are kept, connected with the history of Muscat and the whole country.

general information

The establishment was founded by the collector Latif al Buloushi. He named the museum in honor of his eldest son named Adam. The owner of the site for several years collected all kinds of artifacts that tell about the life of local residents. By the way, the first exhibits appeared in his childhood.

The owner of Bai Adam greets guests with pleasure, shows them a mansion and talks about each exposition. Sometimes Sultan Qaboos comes here to thank the owner of the museum and get acquainted with his constantly updated collection. Entrance to the building is opened by carved doors made of wood. They are considered the first exhibit of the institution.

What is in the museum?

In Bai Adam there are many different expositions. One of the halls of the museum is fully devoted to Arabian horses. In the institution you can also see such exhibits as:

During the tour of the Bai Adam museum visitors should pay attention to chess cut from the horn of an Asian rhino. They have a rich history, because they were originally made for the Sultan Said, who gave them to the 7th US president named Andrew Jackson. Latif al Buloushi spent about 20 years until he collected all the pieces in his collection. Currently, this is one of the main exhibits.

Exposition dedicated to Russia

All Russian-speaking tourists in Bai Adams are shown a huge album with postcards. The owner of the museum purchased them at an American auction. They testify to correspondence between the officer of the legendary armored deck cruiser Varyag and Yevgenia Nikolayevna Baumgart. It was the daughter of the famous Lieutenant-General Nikolai Andreevich, who participated in the Crimean campaign and organized the Society of People's Canteens in St. Petersburg.

The owner of the museum from early childhood is interested in the history of the famous ship. The ship entered the port of Muscat , so the presence here of a unique collection, presented in the form of old photographs of the team "Varyag", postcards and stamps, is justified. In Bai Adam even a medal is kept, which was awarded to one of the warriors of the great cruiser.

Features of visit

The museum is open from Saturday to Wednesday from 09:00 in the morning until 19:00 in the evening, and the break lasts from 13:30 to 16:00. The price of admission is $ 15, groups of 10 people have a discount. It is necessary to book in advance, because the price includes an exclusive dinner with national delicacies, local bread and wine. During the meal the visitors will be entertained by a dancer and 3 musicians. If desired, your body can paint with henna.

The owner of the museum Bai Adam tours in Arabic and English. Also, he can acquaint tourists with the peculiarities of historical relations between Oman and other states. You can photograph here almost all the exhibits, except for old newspapers and ancient maps, some pictures and navigation devices. In the institution there is a souvenir shop where you can buy unique gifts.

How to get there?

From the center of the capital to the Bai Adam museum, you can take a taxi or a car on the road number 1 or along Kultury street. The journey takes about 15 minutes.