Bait al-Baranda Museum, Maritime heritage museum in Mutrah district, Muscat, Oman.
The museum occupies a restored 1930s residence with multiple exhibition halls displaying artifacts, documents, and photographs illustrating Omani history and traditions.
The building, originally named House of Naseeb after merchant Naseeb Bin Mohammed, features a distinct first-floor balcony stretching across its front facade.
Exhibition spaces present the progression of Muscat from early settlements through maritime trade developments to modern urban transformation.
The museum welcomes visitors from Saturday through Thursday between 7:15 AM and 3:00 PM, with street parking available near the entrance.
Interactive geological displays demonstrate tectonic plate movements spanning 750 million years past and 250 million years into the future.
Location: Muscat
Opening Hours: Sábado-Quinta-feira 07:15-15:00
Website: http://baitalbaranda.mm.gov.om
GPS coordinates: 23.62290,58.56069
Latest update: March 6, 2025 10:18
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