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Bait Al Baranda Museum
متحف بيت البرندة
Photo: Muscat-Bait Al Baranda Museum (6).jpg · Ji-Elle · CC BY SA 3.0 (licence)
Before you go
11 facts, each with its source- 4x4 needed No Source: osm · approach is asphalt at 8 m
- Entry fee Entry fee charged — amount not recorded Source: osm
- Time needed 1–2 hours Source: editor · category default
- Best season All year Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy — level going, and most are step-free Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes Source: editor · category default
- Opening hours Sa-Th 09:00-13:00,16:00-18:00 Source: osm · OSM opening_hours syntax
- Facilities Parking 4 m · Drinking water 74 m · Food nearby 81 m Source: osm · mapped within 300 m
- Drones Permission required from CAA Oman — approvals have been suspended at times in 2026, so confirm the current position before you travel Source: official · national rule · Civil Aviation Authority (CAA Oman) · checked 2026-09-05
- Dress Oman expects shoulders and knees covered in public. Galleries are air-conditioned cold. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 16 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →
Safety notes
- Conditions change; verify access, fees and hours locally before you go.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-02
How far is it?
- 25 mfrom Muscat Airport (MCT) · 31 km
- 5 mfrom Muscat (Mutrah) · 4 km
- 2 hfrom Nizwa · 177 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
All year- J
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Comfortable
Indoors — a good summer choice.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-02. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
museum in Muscat, Oman
Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q12200363
About & Sources Bait Al Baranda Museum
Bait Al Baranda Museum is a museum in Muscat, Oman — Wikidata describes it as "museum in Muscat, Oman". Practical notes from open data: an entry fee is recorded (yes) and recorded opening hours are Sa-Th 09:00-13:00,16:00-18:00; treat these as a starting point and confirm locally. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically All year. Nearby: Mutrah Souq, Place & People Museum and Port Sultan Qaboos.
At a glance
- Museums · Muscat
- museum in Muscat, Oman
- Entry fee: yes (OSM)
- Season: All year (editor default)
- 2 open-data sources · verified not yet
Photos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a 4x4 to reach Bait Al Baranda Museum?
No — approach is asphalt at 8 m (source: osm).
Is there an entry fee at Bait Al Baranda Museum?
Entry fee charged — amount not recorded (source: osm). Amounts change; confirm on arrival.
What are the opening hours at Bait Al Baranda Museum?
Sa-Th 09:00-13:00,16:00-18:00 (source: osm). Hours change around Ramadan and public holidays.
When is the best time to visit Bait Al Baranda Museum?
Typically All year for museums. Indoors — a good summer choice.
How long do I need at Bait Al Baranda Museum?
1–2 hours (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Bait Al Baranda Museum?
Parking 4 m · Drinking water 74 m · Food nearby 81 m (source: osm).
How high is Bait Al Baranda Museum?
About 16 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Bait Al Baranda Museum?
In Muscat (OM-MA), Oman, at 23.6229, 58.5607 — near Mutrah Souq, Place & People Museum and Port Sultan Qaboos.
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