Omani French Museum

The Omani French Museum is housed in a white building in Old Muscat and displays exhibits about maritime trade, diplomatic relations, and cultural exchanges between the two nations. The collection includes historical artifacts, photographs, and personal items that document connections spanning multiple centuries.

The building was originally given to the French consul by Sultan Faisal bin Turki in 1896 and served as a residence for decades. It became a museum in 1992 during a formal ceremony attended by Sultan Qaboos and French President Mitterrand.

The exhibits display clothing, crafts, and everyday objects that reveal how French and Omani people traded and interacted over centuries. Walking through the rooms, visitors notice the similar ways both cultures valued maritime trade and diplomatic partnerships.

The museum is located in Old Muscat on Qasr Al Alam Street and is managed by the Ministry of Heritage and Culture. Guided tours are available to help visitors better understand the exhibits and their context.

One exhibit features a detailed map of Paris marking the exact route taken during an Omani state visit to France in 1989. This map offers a rare view of a moment that brought the two nations closer together.

Location: Muscat

Official opening: January 29, 1992

GPS coordinates: 23.61490,58.59170

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:40