Bait al-Baranda Museum, Maritime heritage museum in Mutrah district, Muscat, Oman.
Description
Bait al-Baranda Museum occupies a restored 1930s residence in the Mutrah district and features several exhibition halls with objects, documents, and photographs. The collections document Omani history and traditional ways of life across different periods.
History
The building was originally the residence of merchant Naseeb Bin Mohammed and carries that name. The structure with its characteristic front balcony dates from a period when such homes were typical for wealthy merchants in the region.
Culture
The museum displays how the city developed from early settlements through maritime traditions to its present form. Visitors can see how the sea shaped the identity and daily life of people in this region.
Practical
The museum is open Saturday through Thursday in the Mutrah district with parking available nearby. Visitors should prepare for warm weather and wear loose, light clothing.
Did you know?
An interactive geology display shows the movement of continents over millions of years. Visitors can visualize and understand the major shifts of the Earth's crust and how this region has changed over time.
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