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PO Box 644
Postcode 113
Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
T: (968) 2477 6666
F: (968) 2477 6677
Local Time
5.06am (GMT+4)

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Exploring Oman
Bait Al Zubair Museum

Bait Al Zubair, a showcase for traditional Omani crafts and culture, is located within the winding streets of Oman's enchanting capital city of Muscat. Anyone interested in discovering the Sultanate of Oman and its rich culture will be well rewarded by a visit to this museum.

The museum houses one of Oman's finest and most comprehensive collections of artifacts from all over the Sultanate. Its displays include traditional Omani weaponry, jewellery, costume, domestic utensils and re-created urban and rural environments.
Bait Al Zubair is an integral part of the city's heritage as an important international port, thriving commercial centre, and a meeting place of many different cultures and nationalities. Built in 1914 by Sheikh Al Zubair bin Ali, it was opened as a museum in 1998 by his son Mohammed Al Zubair to share aspects of Omani heritage through inherited and collected artifacts.


Colorful and lively presentations pertaining to Oman's rich cultural heritage can be arranged for groups. Some examples of these presentations are: Land of Legend; Land of Frankincense; Oman Bejeweled; Henna, the Plant of Paradise; Fashion by Tradition, An Introduction to Omani Dress; and The Forts and Castles of Oman.