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Bait Al Zubair

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Bait Al Zubair
4.5
#5 of 67 things to do in Muscat
Speciality Museums
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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Fastfood n Juice Centre
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Attractions
28 within 10 kms
Pebble Beach
47
0.2 kmBeaches
The National Museum
428
0.5 kmArt Museums • Children's Museums
Muscat City Centre
477
0.5 kmShopping Malls
Al Alam Palace
546
0.5 kmCastles • Government Buildings
Bait Muzna Gallery
14
0.4 kmArt Galleries
Masjid Al-Khor
2
0.4 kmReligious Sites
Mirani Fort
80
0.7 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Omani - French Museum
47
0.7 kmSpeciality Museums
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0.2 kmArt Galleries
Mutrah Souq
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1.6 kmFlea & Street Markets
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Anand_Lobo
Mumbai, India842 contributions
An informative museum
Nov 2023 • Couples
This is a museum that was started by the Zubair family. The museum displays the family’s collection of Omani artefacts. It’s informative and worth a visit.
Written 17 November 2023
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Lyds
4 contributions
Interesting
Aug 2023 • Couples
We spent about 1 hour in this museum. The cultural section is interesting, especially when explaining the symbolism behind the clothing. The coin and stamp section upstairs is simple with limited context.
Written 25 August 2023
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70ava
Beijing, China988 contributions
The best museum in Muscat for sure
Feb 2023
If you want to spend your money wisely on museums, that is the one not to be missed. Highly informative and visually excellent place - you end up learning so much about this fascinating country and you do feel you are ready to explore it. We loved the map posted at the beginning, the detailed descriptions about clothing and incense, the explanations about Jewelry and weaponry and the beautiful surrounding garden. Make sure you have time for this place - no need to rush. The coffee shop in the garden is also amazing.
Written 16 February 2023
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Neil McBeath
Muscat, Oman33 contributions
Instant Oman
Nov 2022
This is a small historic/ethnographic museum housed in a former residence of the Al Zubair family in historic Muscat. It is close to the Al Alam palace and the National Museum and it displayes the Al Zubair family's private collection of Omani weapons, costumes and traditional artifacts, all beautifully displayed and labelled.

There is a gift shop selling both inexpensive souvenirs and considerably more expensive pieces from the Jawahir Oman collection (run by His Excellency Mohamed al Zubair's daughter). There is also a small cafe.

Written 8 February 2023
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Iolanda Guerra e Andrade
Lisbon, Portugal1,904 contributions
Particularly interesting ...
Oct 2022 • Friends
This Museum complex which also includes the Bait Al Bagh is the main Museum of Mascate. Said to have been founded in 1914 by Sheikh Al Zubair Bin Ali as a family home and a gathering place for the elite. The Museum rooms were very well organized providing the newcomers with a thorough understanding of what Omanis are about cultural and traditionally speaking. The written information was in English which made life easier for us.
Written 23 November 2022
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Andrea438
Milan, Italy503 contributions
Not to be missed
Sep 2022
The museum isn't that big but is well organized and rich in information about the customs and traditions of the country. Not to be missed.
Written 3 October 2022
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jonahNJ
Pennington, NJ11,562 contributions
So much to learn about Omani history and culture
Mar 2022
This museum provides exhibits that focus on the cultural history of Oman. There are examples of the clothing and jewelry worn by women, accessories worn by men such as knives in decorative sheaths, cooking gear, household items and other items essential to the day to day lives of the Omani people. There is also a comprehensive history the Royal Family depicted in paintings.

One exhibit I particularly enjoyed was a scale model of Old Muscat and a souk; the attention to detail was very impressive!

There is also a gift shop that has some interesting items unique to Oman.

This museum has a personal, intimate feel. This is not surprising; I learned that the museum was founded by the Zubair family which provided many of the items included in the exhibits.
Written 24 August 2022
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FOL-1003
Berlin, Germany1,756 contributions
liked it alot as its not so much into nation building like museum but more into real life
Mar 2022
liked it alot as its not so much into nation building like museum but more into real life

there are a few floors, main hall dedicated to life of the tribes and their living and customs.

one floor full of stamp collections!
Written 6 March 2022
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Robert D
Brooklyn, New York2,683 contributions
Interesting museum of Omani culture
Feb 2022
This museum has many interesting exhibits about Omani culture and lifestyle. There are also some art exhibits and a model of a falaj irrigation system. Worth a visit.
Written 4 March 2022
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DAK31
Metzingen, Germany32 contributions
Small but very interesting museum
Dec 2021
The museum highlights the daily life in Old Oman and displays unique exhibits.
The café in the garden offers the best cappucino in town (in the mug!!)
Written 20 January 2022
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