Muscat International Airport 21 min
Bait Al Zubair Museum (15 min) Cultural museum showcasing Omani relics, including weapons & costumes, plus a mini Omani village. Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque (15 min) Opened in 2001, this huge contemporary mosque features 5 minarets & room for 20,000 worshippers. Royal Opera House Muscat (8 min) Built in 2011, this Islamic-Italianate-style complex features a concert theater, gardens & more. Mutrah Souq (16 min) Long-running, old-fashioned bazaar featuring household goods, clothing, spices, antiques & more. Al Jalali Fort (22 min) Historic 1500s sea fort built by the Portuguese & used as both a jail & refuge for the Omani royals. Al Alam Palace (20 min) Landmark ceremonial residence of the sultan, noted for its facade with bright blue & gold columns. Qurum Natural Park (12 min) Leafy spot with a lake, a rose garden & a small amusement park for kids, plus cafes & paved paths. Sultan's Armed Forces Museum (12 min) Historical exhibitions on Oman's warfare & military, including vehicles, cannons, uniforms & more. Mutrah Corniche (13 min) Curved waterside area offering paved paths & artful shelters, plus views of the water & mountains. Children's Museum (10 min) Founded in 1990, this kids' science museum offers hands-on exhibits in a white-domed structure. Al Mirani Fort (16 min) Scenic outside views are offered of this big, historic fort in a strategic harborfront location. Muscat Gate Museum (15 min) Exhibits on Omani history, architecture & development in a fortified gate on Muscat's old city wall. The National Museum of Oman (16 min) Opened in 2016, this museum features exhibits on Oman's history & culture, plus a cinema. Qurum Beach (10 min) Bait Al Baranda Museum (11 min) Cultural-history museum with folk art, maritime & geology exhibits, plus art programs for kids. |