Muscat International Airport 12 min
Bait Al Zubair Museum (22 min) Cultural museum showcasing Omani relics, including weapons & costumes, plus a mini Omani village. Bait Al Baranda Museum (18 min) Cultural-history museum with folk art, maritime & geology exhibits, plus art programs for kids. Qurum Natural Park (16 min) Leafy spot with a lake, a rose garden & a small amusement park for kids, plus cafes & paved paths. Children's Museum (13 min) Founded in 1990, this kids' science museum offers hands-on exhibits in a white-domed structure. Al Mirani Fort (23 min) Scenic outside views are offered of this big, historic fort in a strategic harborfront location. Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque (7 min) Opened in 2001, this huge contemporary mosque features 5 minarets & room for 20,000 worshippers. Mutrah Souq (20 min) Long-running, old-fashioned bazaar featuring household goods, clothing, spices, antiques & more. Muscat Beach (9 min) Muscat Gate Museum (22 min) Exhibits on Omani history, architecture & development in a fortified gate on Muscat's old city wall. Mutrah Corniche (20 min) Curved waterside area offering paved paths & artful shelters, plus views of the water & mountains. Royal Opera House Muscat (13 min) Built in 2011, this Islamic-Italianate-style complex features a concert theater, gardens & more. The National Museum of Oman (23 min) Opened in 2016, this museum features exhibits on Oman's history & culture, plus a cinema. Natural History Museum (7 min) Natural history, museum, and history Sultan's Armed Forces Museum (19 min) Historical exhibitions on Oman's warfare & military, including vehicles, cannons, uniforms & more. Qurum Beach (16 min) |