Bait Fransa: Omani French Museum in Muscat, Opened in 1992 to commemorate links between Oman and France from the end of the 17^th century to the present. Housed in delighitful 19^th century building that was the residency for French consulsuntil 1920. Displays of jewellery, constumes, chests, mapd and navigational equipment. Tel: 736613 Open Sat to Wed  8:00 – 13:30

 Armed Forces Museum: Bait Al Falaj- Ruwi The miltry museum is housed in a building once used as a fort. It has carved doors and painted ceilings. The exhibits give a faceinating picture of the major military events in Oman’s history. Tel: 312645 Open Sun. Mon. Wed. 8:30 – 12:30

Bait al Zubair-Muscat: A pivate collectionof the Zubair family that includes Weaponrs, jewellery, costumes and photos. Located in old Muscat. Tel: 736688 Open Sat. Mon. Wed 16:00 – 19:00 Sun. Tue. Thurs 9:00 – 12:30

Children’s Museum: Near Al Qurm Park. A real hands on museum with lots to see and do Tel: 605368 Open Sat. Wed. 8:00 – 13:30 Mon. Thur. 9:00 – 13:00

Marine Science and Fisheries Centre: Bander Rodha, after Sidab. The centre gathers information and statistics on the fishing industry. Living examples of much of Oman’s marine life and extensive shell collection. Tel: 740061 Open Sat – Wed 8:00 – 14:00 Thur. 8:00 – 13:00

National Museum: Al Noor St.Ruwi. Tel 701289 Open Sat – Wed 8:00 – 14:00

Natural History Museum: Al Kuwair Inside Ministry of Natioanl  Heritage Exhibits of Arabian Oryx, Tahr, Lynx etc will give a picture of Oman’s wildlife. Large interesting whale/dolphin hall are National Herbarium. Tel: 602565 Open Sat. Wed. 8:00 – 14:00 Wun. Fri. 16:00 – 19:00 Thur. 9:00 – 13:00

Petroleum Development Exhibition Centre: Qurum This is the place to learn about the exploration and production of wil in Oman. Open Sat to Wed 7:00 – 12:00 Thur 8:00 – 12:00

Muscat gate Museum