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Museums · Muscat
Omani Aquarium and Marine Science and Fisheries Centre
المركز العماني للعلوم البحرية والسمكية
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Before you go
9 facts, each with its source- 4x4 needed No Source: osm · approach is asphalt at 91 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 Toilets 85 m · Parking 152 m · Food nearby 243 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 14 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?
- 34 mfrom Muscat Airport (MCT) · 42 km
- 7 mfrom Muscat (Mutrah) · 4 km
- 2 h 9 mfrom Nizwa · 188 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.
marine museum in Muscat, Oman
Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q7089572
About & Sources Omani Aquarium and Marine Science and Fisheries Centre
Omani Aquarium and Marine Science and Fisheries Centre is a museum in Muscat, Oman — Wikidata describes it as "marine 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: Marina Bander Al Rowdha, Bandar al Rowdah and Capital Area Yatch Club.
At a glance
- Museums · Muscat
- marine museum in Muscat, Oman
- Season: All year (editor default)
- Has a Wikipedia article
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a 4x4 to reach Omani Aquarium and Marine Science and Fisheries Centre?
No — approach is asphalt at 91 m (source: osm).
When is the best time to visit Omani Aquarium and Marine Science and Fisheries Centre?
Typically All year for museums. Indoors — a good summer choice.
How long do I need at Omani Aquarium and Marine Science and Fisheries Centre?
1–2 hours (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Omani Aquarium and Marine Science and Fisheries Centre?
Toilets 85 m · Parking 152 m · Food nearby 243 m (source: osm).
How high is Omani Aquarium and Marine Science and Fisheries Centre?
About 14 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Omani Aquarium and Marine Science and Fisheries Centre?
In Muscat (OM-MA), Oman, at 23.5807, 58.6044 — near Marina Bander Al Rowdha, Bandar al Rowdah and Capital Area Yatch Club.
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