Bait Al Zubair Museum

This museum definitely was the most attractive place I visited during my journey in Oman. If you wanna know about the Omani culture and principles don’t hesitate to visit this place. The staff are very welcome and also knowledgeable and you can feel free to ask them anything about the museum.

Bait Al Zubair Museum is a masterpiece for those who wish to understand the history and culture of Oman. We had the pleasure to discover this outstanding museum with the amazing tour guide called Hassan. He is so passionate on delivering all what is related to Omani history & culture in an easy & interesting way. All the members of the group like his explanation. We were able to have a closer look at jewellery, Khanjars, Omani traditional clothes & stamps. We had the chance to see Gallery Sarah, which is new section at this museum. We appreciate the warm welcoming at the museum & delivering the beauty of Oman in an amazing way. Tickets are needed to enter the museum - you can get from the reception there.

It was one of the owned houses of Sheikh Ali Zubair back in 1914 it was a gathering place of elites.Now this house has been built in a private museum owned by Zubair Corporation. There is an entry ticket as well. It has different portions. If you are history lover or culture explorer. Don’t forget to give it a visit if you are in Muscat.

I had the pleasure of visiting Bait Al Zubair, where I was guided on a fascinating tour by Yousef Khamies. He took me on a deep dive into Oman’s rich history, exploring how the country evolved and the remarkable culture and traditions that define it. Yousef shared insights into the intricate details of Omani attire, explaining how every element holds significance and purpose. For instance, the shape of the turban and the design of women’s clothing reflect the wearer’s region or city of origin. The tour also took me through various sections of the museum, where I had the chance to explore impressive collections of stamps, coins, books, jewelry, weapons and more. To conclude the experience, we enjoyed a traditional serving of Omani coffee and dates, which was a perfect ending to an unforgettable visit. I left with a deep admiration for the Omani people, and a renewed appreciation for their beautiful culture. I highly recommend this experience!

It is located in the old Muscat. So it is a wonderful opportunity to see the old historical buildings there. Even though it's a small museum, it has many interesting items. You can learn about traditional Omani clothes and jewelry.

A great experience to understand Omani culture and their uniqness! Just a note, they start closing at 5 pm and not 5h30pm as of their timings.

A quaint little museum but filled with a lot of information of the Arabic culture in general and Omani culture in particular. The way information is presented is very interesting. Loved the stamp and coins collection. The manuscript room was also pretty impressive. Wasn't crowded at all so could spend a lot of time scrolling through the museum. Must visit in Muscat. Ticket is RO 3.2. Gift shop is also nice...a bit expensive but nice.

Definitely worth a visit. It takes you back in time and highlights the rich Omani culture. It's also the only museum in Oman that showcases the different dresses and costumes of each region. You learn a lot when you visit this museum be it the making of Omani rosewater to the uses of frankincense across history. There's a section dedicated for stamps which I thought was interesting.