EN
Where to go now
Museums in Oman i
History & culture · Oman

Museums in Oman

The world’s great museums of art, history and science — ideal for city breaks in any season.

4 places Best months: August–April

Oman has 4 museums on our list, mostly in Muscat. Best months: August–April.

Museums

Museums in Oman

Best monthsAugust–AprilMonths with the most pleasant weather for being outdoors (go score of nearby towns).
Oman Natural History Museum i
1

Oman Natural History Museum

Natural history museum in Muscat, Oman

2.3 km from Muscat
Bait al Zubair Museum i
2

Bait al Zubair Museum

Ethnographic museum in Muscat, Oman

19 km from Muscat
Muscat Gate Museum i
3

Muscat Gate Museum

Public history museum. in Muscat, Oman

19 km from Muscat
Oman Children's Museum i

Oman Children's Museum

Children's human science museum in Sultan Qaboos Street, Muscat Oman

8.2 km from Muscat

On the map

Hotels

Where to stay

The towns closest to the most places on this list.

Muscat Muscat · 4 places
Hotels Weather

More ways to travel in Oman

Diving 13 World Heritage 7 Castles 5 History 5 Island holidays 3

Museums in other countries

United States 343Germany 328Italy 328France 247Spain 173United Kingdom 160Japan 151Austria 133Netherlands 112Türkiye 107India 92Norway 75
Museums of the world

Frequently asked questions

How many museums are there in Oman?

Atlas of Seasons lists 4 notable museums in Oman.

What are the best museums in Oman?

The best-known are Oman Natural History Museum, Bait al Zubair Museum, and Muscat Gate Museum.

When is the best time for museums in Oman?

August–April.