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Oman Natural History Museum
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Before you go
9 facts, each with its source- 4x4 needed No Source: osm · approach is asphalt at 13 m
- 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
- Facilities Parking 40 m · Food nearby 227 m · Shop 294 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 7 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: Entry fee · Opening hours · 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?
- 14 mfrom Muscat Airport (MCT) · 17 km
- 19 mfrom Muscat (Mutrah) · 20 km
- 1 h 48 mfrom Nizwa · 162 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
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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.
natural history museum in Muscat, Oman
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About & Sources Oman Natural History Museum
Oman Natural History Museum is a museum in Muscat, Oman — Wikidata describes it as "natural history museum in Muscat, Oman". Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically All year. Nearby: Al Khuwair Central Park, Zawawi Mosque and Al nitin park.
At a glance
- Museums · Muscat
- natural history museum in Muscat, Oman
- Season: All year (editor default)
- Has a Wikipedia article
- 2 open-data sources · verified not yet
Photos
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a 4x4 to reach Oman Natural History Museum?
No — approach is asphalt at 13 m (source: osm).
When is the best time to visit Oman Natural History Museum?
Typically All year for museums. Indoors — a good summer choice.
How long do I need at Oman Natural History Museum?
1–2 hours (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Oman Natural History Museum?
Parking 40 m · Food nearby 227 m · Shop 294 m (source: osm).
How high is Oman Natural History Museum?
About 7 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Oman Natural History Museum?
In Muscat (OM-MA), Oman, at 23.5988, 58.4227 — near Al Khuwair Central Park, Zawawi Mosque and Al nitin park.
Who can take you there
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