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Museums · Muscat
PDO Planetarium
القبة الفلكية مسقط
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Before you go
10 facts, each with its source- 4x4 needed No Source: osm · approach is asphalt at 48 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
- Opening hours Sun–Thu 08:00–15:00 Source: osm · OSM opening_hours syntax
- Facilities Parking 105 m · Food nearby 278 m · Fuel 297 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 12 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
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Safety notes
- Conditions change; verify access, fees and hours locally before you go.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-02
How far is it?
- 24 mfrom Muscat Airport (MCT) · 26 km
- 15 mfrom Muscat (Mutrah) · 13 km
- 1 h 58 mfrom Nizwa · 172 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.
About & Sources PDO Planetarium
PDO Planetarium is a museum in Muscat, Oman. Practical notes from open data: recorded opening hours are Su-Th 08:00-15:00; treat these as a starting point and confirm locally. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically All year. Nearby: EcoMan Center, Oil and Gas Exhibition Center and Port of Mina Al Fahal.
At a glance
- Museums · Muscat
- Season: All year (editor default)
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a 4x4 to reach PDO Planetarium?
No — approach is asphalt at 48 m (source: osm).
What are the opening hours at PDO Planetarium?
Sun–Thu 08:00–15:00 (source: osm). Hours change around Ramadan and public holidays.
When is the best time to visit PDO Planetarium?
Typically All year for museums. Indoors — a good summer choice.
How long do I need at PDO Planetarium?
1–2 hours (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at PDO Planetarium?
Parking 105 m · Food nearby 278 m · Fuel 297 m (source: osm).
How high is PDO Planetarium?
About 12 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is PDO Planetarium?
In Muscat (OM-MA), Oman, at 23.6248, 58.5089 — near EcoMan Center, Oil and Gas Exhibition Center and Port of Mina Al Fahal.
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