National Museum of Oman
Oman's main history museum, in Old Muscat close to the Al Alam Palace. It follows the country from prehistory through the frankincense trade to the modern state, with archaeology, maritime and Islamic galleries.
- Where
- Muscat, Oman
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- 23.6116, 58.5938
Get the National Museum of Oman stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at National Museum of Oman. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Muscat volume with your photos and a note.
Near National Museum of Oman
Bait Faransa 0.4 km
The Omani French Museum, a heritage museum in the former residence of the French consul in Old Muscat, on Qasr Al Alam Street. It records the long links between Oman and France through documents and furnishings of the period.
Al Alam Palace 0.5 km
The ceremonial palace of the Sultan of Oman, in Old Muscat between two Portuguese era forts. Its gold, blue and white facade is viewed from the plaza in front, while official guests are received inside.
Bait Al Zubair Museum 0.5 km
A museum of Omani heritage in a family house in Old Muscat, on Al Saidiya Street. Its collections include daggers, jewellery, costumes and household objects, laid out in several buildings and a garden.
Shiva Temple Muscat 0.6 km
A Hindu temple complex in Muttrah, near the Al Alam Palace. Known as Motishwar Mandir, it is one of the oldest Hindu temples in the Gulf, built to serve the Indian merchant community of Muscat.
Muscat Gate Museum 1.0 km
A small history museum above the Muscat Gate in Old Muscat. It tells the story of the city and its walls, and the gate itself stands where the road enters the old town.
Sultan's Armed Forces Museum 4.9 km
A military history museum in Muscat, housed in the old Bait Al Falaj Fort, which is about 150 years old. The fort was once the headquarters of the Sultan's armed forces, and the displays follow the history of Oman's army.
Saints Peter and Paul Church 5.9 km
A Catholic church in Ruwi, in Muscat, serving the large Christian community in the capital. It stands in a district of shops and offices, and masses are held there in several languages.
Qurm Nature Reserve 12 km
A national nature reserve on the Gulf of Oman coast of Muscat, set up to protect a mangrove forest and the surrounding wetland. It shelters the birds and fish that live and feed among the trees and shallow channels.
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Questions
Where is National Museum of Oman?
National Museum of Oman is in Muscat, Oman. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Bait Faransa (0.4 km), Al Alam Palace (0.5 km), Bait Al Zubair Museum (0.5 km).
How do I get the National Museum of Oman stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at National Museum of Oman and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Muscat volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to National Museum of Oman before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Muscat volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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