Museum of Omani Heritage, Muscat

#21 among attractions in Muscat

Museum, History museum

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The Museum of Omani Heritage is a heritage museum, located near the Ministry of Information on Al Alam Street, Muscat, Oman. ()

Established: 1974 (50 years ago)Coordinates: 23°36'35"N, 58°28'14"E

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Museum of Omani Heritage – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Oman Avenues Mall, Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Zawawi Mosque, Royal Opera House Muscat.

4 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Department store
Oman Avenues Mall, Muscat
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5.5 miW
Large, contemporary 2001 mosque
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Muscat
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3.2 miW
Mosque
Zawawi Mosque
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~1800 ftN
Arts complex with a theater and a garden
Royal Opera House Muscat, Muscat
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2.7 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum
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3.1 miW
Museum, Natural history museum
Natural History Museum, Muscat
80 min walk • The Natural History Museum of Oman is a natural history museum, located at the Ministry of Heritage and Culture complex, Al Khuwair, opposite the Zawawi Mosque in Muscat, Oman.
4.8 miE
Museum, History museum
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0.8 miNE
Museum, Science museum
Oman Children's Museum, Muscat
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5.3 miE
Forts and castles
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4.1 miE
Church
Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Muscat
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4 miSE
City, Area
Qurum, Muscat
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