Sultan's Armed Forces Museum
Sultan's Armed Forces Museum
4.5
8:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 1:30 PM
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comrade98
Dunblane, UK138 contributions
Mar 2022
Really enjoyable - well worth a visit if you are interested in military history. My personal guide, who was a member of the Royal Guard, was excellent. The location of the museum is lovely, Excellent exhibits - I was mostly interested in the more modern stuff from 20th century and covering the Jebel war through the Dhofar rebellion up to present day - there is plenty of that, well displayed.
Written 27 March 2022
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paul w
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Sept 2021
Well worth a visit for citizens, residents and visitors alike. Very clear commentary by the escorting officer, very personable and informative. Interesting to the development of the Sultans Armed Forces through the years and to gain insight to the early periods of occupation
Written 13 September 2021
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Chris H
Muscat, Oman8 contributions
Feb 2019
Very well run museum with plenty of things to see, run by a friendly and enthusiastic staff. Outside aircraft, military vehicles and a ship! Inside lots of exhibits and displays. Highly recommended.
Written 6 January 2020
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brianjaguar
Stradbroke, UK471 contributions
Mar 2014 • Solo
I was greeted at the gatehouse so warmly I thought that I must have been mistaken for somebody famous. Fantastic display of Omani history and military exhibits.including a warhip !! and lots of British equipment emphasising the strong links between the Sultan Of Oman, A Sandhurst officer and the U.K
.I had a warrent officer show me around and he explained many of the historical parts of Oman and its origins
Highly recommended and only 1 Rial entrance fee.
.I had a warrent officer show me around and he explained many of the historical parts of Oman and its origins
Highly recommended and only 1 Rial entrance fee.
Written 28 March 2014
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Laurel23Dorset
Dorset40 contributions
Feb 2015 • Couples
We were later than planned arriving but greeted with enthusiasm and questions! Where were we from, was this our first trip to Oman etc. we answered their questions whilst they tried to find a guide. We were invited to make our way into the museum and start, they were still looking for the guide. We made our way round the exhibition and had a fascinating history lesson. This museum goes back as far as records seem to. The history is fascinating and covers all the areas of occupation, fighting, good times and bad. It seems that the military and the Sultan are ver proud of this museum showing photographs of many of the world leaders, pars and present, visiting this well laid out museum. It is small enough to keep your interest aroused from start to finish and should be on your list of places to go. Albeit for a short visit.
Written 25 February 2015
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John C
Moyock, NC53 contributions
Mar 2015 • Couples
This was a real pleasant surprise. We were looking for the National Museum in Ruwi, and found that it had moved. However, we went around the corner and followed the signs to the Sultan's Armed Forces Museum. Entry fee to this museum is 1 Omani rial ($2.60 US), but certainly worth every penny. The exhibit consists of two floors - with a total of around 30 rooms - and an outdoor area. Exhibits are divided into historical periods and the displays are well-marked. Lots of military weapons - from swords, lances, shields to machine guns, mortars, and anti-air weapons. However, I think this is as much of a history museum as it is a military museum. The exhibit outdoors has equipment displays organized by Army, Navy, and Air Force sections. May not be suitable for young children, but would certainly be of interest to teenagers who are interested in history and the military.
Written 29 March 2015
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Brian M
Cashmere, Australia59 contributions
Jun 2016 • Family
when you arrive you are assigned a soldier who acts as your guide, he doesn't guide, he just moves you on from room to room, We were enjoying reading the info boards in most of the rooms when we were informed that we had 10 min left to see 3/4 of the remainder of the museum. Unbeknown to us you have a limited time slot for some reason. We were the only people there in the middle of the afternoon. There is no way to read all the info boards which talk about everything from religion in the ME to the history of Oman and the Sultans Armed Forces. We ended up photographing them all to read later. Bit of a pity as there is a lot to learn here. on our jog through the outside displays the guide pointed at things as we speed walked past with no explanation.
Written 26 July 2016
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Cat C
United Kingdom449 contributions
Jan 2017 • Solo
I spent 3 hours at this museum. Absolutely fascinating and informative. I learned so much about the history of Oman spanning hundreds of years right up to the present day and their place in the world when it comes to modern defence and security and the technology that drives it.
It only costs one rial entrance fee and I also had a guide (a naval officer) who brought the history and information to life.
Lots of free parking and the staff are incredibly helpful and cannot do enough to make your visit an enjoyable and memorable one (thanks also to Hilal). If I find myself back in Muscat I would visit here again. There is just so much to see and absorb that a second visit would be worthwhile.
It only costs one rial entrance fee and I also had a guide (a naval officer) who brought the history and information to life.
Lots of free parking and the staff are incredibly helpful and cannot do enough to make your visit an enjoyable and memorable one (thanks also to Hilal). If I find myself back in Muscat I would visit here again. There is just so much to see and absorb that a second visit would be worthwhile.
Written 30 January 2017
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andycrompo
Andover, UK9 contributions
I visited the museum in late October of this year and it was one of the most memorable attractions I saw whilst in Oman.
Whether or not you are interested in specifically military history, the sultan's armed forces museum has more to offer its visitors, with well presented displays on the early history of Oman to present day. As someone with an interest in Military history I can say the displays were amongst some of the best I have seen, with hundreds of weapons and pieces of equipment on open show, not behind thick glass as is often the case. The range of what is available is impressive; from 500 year old muskets to modern assault rifles and everything in between. A highlight for me was our personal tour guide throughout, a member of the Omani Navy who took great pride in showing us around and answering any questions we had. All in all a great experience, both fun and interesting.
Whether or not you are interested in specifically military history, the sultan's armed forces museum has more to offer its visitors, with well presented displays on the early history of Oman to present day. As someone with an interest in Military history I can say the displays were amongst some of the best I have seen, with hundreds of weapons and pieces of equipment on open show, not behind thick glass as is often the case. The range of what is available is impressive; from 500 year old muskets to modern assault rifles and everything in between. A highlight for me was our personal tour guide throughout, a member of the Omani Navy who took great pride in showing us around and answering any questions we had. All in all a great experience, both fun and interesting.
Written 24 January 2015
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Mohsin A
Muscat, Oman508 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
Sultan Armed Forces Museum is excellent museum depicting the military history of Oman. The ticket cost is 1 OMR per adult and free for children. A few military hardware are displayed in the open next to the car parking. The complex itself is two story. The ground floor has been divided according to year starting from Oman before Islam to the Portugese period and various Imams. The second floor has different rooms exhibiting army, air force and naval hardware. Behind the building are again military hardware in the open. The military personnel at the reception were extremely polite and cheerful. One army gentleman took us inside and gave us briefing. Very near to Al Falaj Hotel. Overall a very good experience. One needs around 2 hours to properly explore the museum.
Written 27 April 2019
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What are the usual opening hours? Can I just turn up or do I have to book?
Written 2 May 2020
Check or ring before you visit especially with the holy month of Ramadhan coming shortly
Written 29 May 2016
In che modo si può raggiungere l'attrazione con i trasporti pubblici?
Written 3 March 2015
hi
bait alfalaj area
close to muscat muncipilty building,also close to famous old alfalaj hotel...wellcome to all visitors
the guide in sultan's armed forces museum
jamil albaloushi
Written 6 April 2018
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