Omani French Museum, French-Omani historical museum in Old Muscat, Oman.
The white building houses detailed exhibits of maritime connections, diplomatic relations, and cultural exchanges between France and Oman through artifacts and photographs.
The structure, originally gifted to the French Consul by Sultan Faisal bin Turki in 1896, transformed into a museum during a ceremony with Sultan Qaboos and President Mitterrand in 1992.
The museum displays traditional costumes, jewelry, furniture, and maritime instruments that represent the combined heritage of French and Omani societies over centuries.
Located on Lane 9310, Qasr Al Alam Street in Old Muscat, the museum operates under the Ministry of Heritage and Culture with guided tours available.
Visitors can examine a detailed Paris map that traces the exact route taken by the Sultan of Oman during his state visit to France in 1989.
Location: Muscat
Official opening: January 29, 1992
GPS coordinates: 23.61490,58.59170
Latest update: March 18, 2025 21:50
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