- Address: Al-Saidaya Street, Muscat, Oman
- Phone: +968 22 081500
- Opening hours: Mon-Sun 10: 00-17: 00, Fr: 14: 00-18: 00
- Total area of the plot: 24 000 sq. M. m
- Total built-up area: 13 700 sq. M. m
- The total area of the gallery: 4000 square meters. m
- Number of galleries: 14
- Ticket price: $ 2,6-13
The capital of Oman , the city of Muscat , is not in vain called the cultural treasure of the country. After all, there is a huge number of attractions that tell about the history, culture and life of the Oman people.
The capital of Oman , the city of Muscat , is not in vain called the cultural treasure of the country. After all, there is a huge number of attractions that tell about the history, culture and life of the Oman people. One of them is the National Museum of Oman, located near the Islamic Library. Here are collected the most interesting expositions devoted to different periods of the country's existence.
History of the National Museum of Oman
The institution, which now houses a collection of historically and religiously significant artifacts of the country, was opened for visitors on July 30, 2016. Literally immediately, the National Museum became the main cultural institution of Oman. Here are collected relics relating to the earliest periods in the history of the country and modernity.
The National Museum of Oman was created to transfer from generation to generation traditional skills and knowledge, innovations and other opportunities for self-expression. The institution is managed by the Board of Trustees, which includes members of the government of the country, as well as world-famous cultural figures.
Structure of the National Museum of Oman
In an area of more than 13,000 square meters. m accommodates 43 rooms with 5466 exhibits, as well as a modern training center, playgrounds and a cinema. In the intervals between excursions on them, visitors can relax in a cafe or go to the gift shop.
The National Museum of Oman is the first cultural institution in the Middle East, in which the braille for visually impaired visitors is integrated. Historical and religious relics are placed in galleries for permanent exhibitions. Approximately 400 square meters. m area of the National Museum of Oman are reserved for temporary exhibitions.
Collection of the National Museum of Oman
The main and permanent galleries of the cultural and educational institution are:
- "Earth and people";
- "Maritime history";
- "Weapons and armor";
- Aflage;
- "Currency";
- "Land of incense";
- "Great Islam";
- "Oman and the world";
- "Intangible Heritage";
- "Renaissance".
In the National Museum of Oman you can learn about the difficulties of survival of the local population in the conditions of water scarcity and desert dictates. Because of the strategically important location, the sultanate was often raided by invaders. In the museum you can get acquainted with the equipment that local residents used to repel enemy attacks. Here you will see what path the Ottoman weapons have taken from axes and daggers to modern pistols and cannons.
The most valuable relic of the National Museum of Oman is the letter of the Prophet Muhammad, through which his teaching spread throughout the country. For the demonstration of ancient weapons, jewelry, manuscripts and other artifacts, modern exhibition technologies are used. This allows visitors to better understand and appreciate the cultural values of Oman.
The National Museum of Oman has a training center, whose task is to educate, raise public awareness about the country's cultural heritage and encourage visitors who want to get acquainted with the history of the Sultanate.
How to get to the National Museum of Oman?
The cultural site is located in the north-eastern part of Muscat , about 650 meters from the coast of the Gulf of Oman. From the center of the capital of Oman to the National Museum can be reached by bus or taxi on the road number 1. In 60-100 m from it there are bus stops National Museum and Palace of Science, which can be reached by bus route №04.