About Bait Al-Baranda

This is a museum where you can see beautiful and creative things and ideas. The museum housed in a 1930s residence traces the history of Muscat through highly imaginative, interactive displays and exhibits. This a small museum but one with a rich cultural and historical significance. This is a great place to learn and see innovative things, especially for kids. This museum shows how beautiful Muscat city is and what its culture is! Exploring the ethnographic stuff in this museum will help every tourist to learn more about Muscat in particular and Oman in general from a  regional, cultural and commercial milieu. Highly recommended museum especially for children.

Must See

  • This beautiful old building, which was initially the residence of the French consulate in Oman, has been converted into a lovely little museum with quite an eclectic collection of exhibits, allowing the visitor to get acquainted with Oman's geology, natural history, important historical events, culture and tradition in a total of one hour's time.
  • Good for a good day's outing with parking available.
  • Connected to taxi services and public transport facilities.
  • Restaurants and coffee shops are nearby.

How to reach

38.4 km from the city center. It takes 33 mins by Cab / Taxi.

Tips

  • Photography is not allowed
  • This is an interactive museum
  • Check out the cut and paste dinosaur
  • The ground floor is used as a place for exhibitions
  • Videos and audios play in each section and hence don't require the services of a guide
  • Eating and drinking only outside the museum
  • Carry your own food
  • Wear comfortable shoes since you need to walk a lot
  • Carry drinking water as it is not available

Visit Time

Sunday           9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m ; 4:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Monday          9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m ; 4:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday         9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m ; 4:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday    9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m ; 4:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Thursday       9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m ; 4:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Friday              Closed

Saturday         9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m ; 4:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

Nil

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

Entrance: RO 1 Adult

RO .500 baiza per child.

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Time you can spend

2 hours

 

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Weather

Dust 36.03°C

 

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