Trek Zone
  1. Trek Zone
  2. Middle East
  3. Oman
  4. What to see
  5. Muscat
  6. Sultan's Armed Forces Museum

Sultan's Armed Forces Museum, Muscat

#16 among attractions in Muscat

Museum, History museum
empty
Map
Map

Facts and practical information

Established: 1988 (36 years ago)Coordinates: 23°36'34"N, 58°32'46"E
Address

Al Mujamma StMuscat Oman

Contact
+968 24 312648
Social media
Facebook

Admission RO 1

Opening hours
  1. Monday8 am - 1:30 pm
  2. Tuesday8 am - 1:30 pm
  3. Wednesday8 am - 1:30 pm
  4. Thursday8 am - 1:30 pm
  5. Fridayclosed
  6. Saturday9 am - 12 pm & 3 pm - 6 pm
  7. Sunday8 am - 1:30 pm
Local time: 00:00
Weather:
Getting there by public transportation
Public transportation stops near this location
  • Bus
  • transport iconBus
MuscatAirportsMuscatBus stations
Muscat
Day trips

Sultan's Armed Forces Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bait al-Baranda Museum, Muttrah, Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Naseem Garden.

  • bait al baranda museum muscat1.3 miNE
    23°37'22"N • 58°33'39"E

    Bait al-Baranda Museum, Muscat

    34 min walk • Museum

  • muttrah muscat1.2 miNE
    Area

    Muttrah, Muscat

    31 min walk • Muttrah, administratively a wilayah, is located in the Muscat Governorate of Oman. Before the discovery of oil in Oman, Muttrah was the center of commerce in Oman.

  • sts peter and paul church muscat0.7 miW
    Church

    Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Muscat

    18 min walk • The Sts. Peter and Paul Church is a Catholic church in Ruwi, in the city of Muscat, the capital and largest city of the Sultanate of Oman, south of the Arabian Peninsula. This is one of the two Catholic churches found in the city, the other being dedicated to the Holy Spirit in the sector of Ghala.

  • naseem garden muscat0.4 miW
    Park

    Naseem Garden, Muscat

    11 min walk • Naseem Garden is a large park between Seeb and Barka, near Muscat, Oman. It contains an aquarium, lake, waterfall, Arabic and Japanese gardens, a maze and a playground.

  • majan college muscat0.4 miN
    Universities and schools

    Majan College, Muscat

    11 min walk • Majan College in Muscat, Oman, is located on a single campus in Darsait which is home to a multi-cultural academic community with more than a hundred multi-ethnic staff from various countries and a student population of over 3,500.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Sultan's Armed Forces Museum open?

Sultan's Armed Forces Museum is open:
  • Monday 8 am - 1:30 pm
  • Tuesday 8 am - 1:30 pm
  • Wednesday 8 am - 1:30 pm
  • Thursday 8 am - 1:30 pm
  • Friday closed
  • Saturday 9 am - 12 pm & 3 pm - 6 pm
  • Sunday 8 am - 1:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Sultan's Armed Forces Museum?

Nearby attractions include Naseem Garden, Muscat (11 min walk), Majan College, Muscat (11 min walk), Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Muscat (18 min walk).

How to get to Sultan's Armed Forces Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sultan's Armed Forces Museum:

Bus
  • Al ghazaal llc (24 min walk)
  • desert king llc (24 min walk)

Where to next? Visit muscat Muscat region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Oman.

Oman ▪ Ad Dakhliyah ▪ Al Batinah North ▪ Al Batinah South ▪ Al Buraymi ▪ Al Dhahira ▪ Al Wusta ▪ Ash Sharqiyah North ▪ Ash Sharqiyah South ▪ Dhofar ▪ Musandam ▪ Muscat