Museum of Omani Heritage

The Museum of Omani Heritage or Omani Heritage Gallery is a heritage museum, located near the Ministry of Information on Al Alam Street, Muscat, Oman. The museum opened on 17 November 1974, and has a detailed collection of archaeological objects and information including architecture, agriculture and minerals, trade routes, dhows, firearms, and art and crafts of Oman.

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Type: Museum
Description: heritage museum in Muscat, Oman
Also known as: “Matḥaf al-Turāth al-ʻUmānī” and “Omani Heritage Gallery”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Royal Opera House Muscat and Oman Children’s Museum.

Royal Opera House Muscat

Theater building

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The Royal Opera House Muscat is Oman's premier venue for musical arts and culture. The opera house is located in Shati Al-Qurm district of Muscat on Sultan Qaboos Street. Royal Opera House Muscat is situated 570 metres northwest of Museum of Omani Heritage.

Oman Children’s Museum

Museum

The Oman Children's Museum is a children's science museum, located near Qurum Nature Park off Sultan Qaboos Street in a white-domed building in Muscat, Oman. Oman Children’s Museum is situated 1¼ km northeast of Museum of Omani Heritage.

Royal Oman Police Stadium

Stadium

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The Royal Oman Police Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Muscat, Oman. The stadium opened in 1987. It is currently used mainly for hosting football matches and is the home stadium of Oman Club. Royal Oman Police Stadium is situated 3½ km east of Museum of Omani Heritage.