Sultan's Armed Forces Museum, Military museum in Ruwi, Oman.
The Sultan's Armed Forces Museum occupies the Bait Al Falaj Fort and displays military artifacts, historical weapons, and photographs across multiple exhibition rooms. The collection includes uniforms, medals, and documentary materials spanning different periods of national defense.
The Bait Al Falaj Fort was built in 1845 as a royal residence and later served as the armed forces headquarters. In 1988, it was converted into a museum under Sultan Qaboos.
The museum displays weapons and uniforms that document the country's military development over time. These collections show how national defense evolved through different periods.
The museum is located on Al Mujamma Street and visitors need to arrange military escort access beforehand. Plan your visit during official opening hours and check access requirements in advance.
The exterior features a working model of a falaj irrigation system that demonstrates traditional Omani water distribution methods. This small-scale system is one of few remaining examples of the ancient engineering technique still used in the region today.
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