Natural History Museum, Muscat

#17 among attractions in Muscat

Museum, Natural history museum

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1985 (39 years ago)Coordinates: 23°35'56"N, 58°25'22"E

Address

Ministry of Heritage and CultureMuscat 113 Oman

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+968 24 641374

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Natural History Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Oman Avenues Mall, Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Qurum City Centre, Zawawi Mosque.

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Shopping, Shopping centre, Department store
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23°36'30"N • 58°29'24"E
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~980 ftS
Mosque
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23°38'32"N • 58°29'51"E
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Museum, History museum
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