Bait Al Baranda Museum
بيت البرندة
A city history museum in Muttrah, converted from an old merchant's house built in the 1930s. It traces Muscat's history from dinosaur fossils and geology to seafaring and trade. It's great for families.
Bait Al Baranda is near the Muttrah Corniche. It is a traditional merchant's residence from the 1930s, and its name means "House of the Balcony." It was converted into the Muscat Municipal Museum in 2006. The exhibits cover local dinosaur fossils and geology, Bronze Age artefacts, traditional musical instruments, seafaring and trade, and the city's development. The interactive displays are well suited to families. Entry costs about OMR 1. It is open Saturday to Thursday, roughly 09:00 to 13:00 and 16:00 to 18:00, and closed on Fridays. It can be combined on foot with Muttrah Souq and the Corniche.
Opening hours
Sat–Thu about 09:00–13:00, 16:00–18:00; closed Fridays
Nearby sights
- Mutrah Souq & Corniche
- Muttrah Fort
- Riyam Park & Incense Burner Monument
- Muscat Gate Museum
- Bait Al Zubair Museum
- Al Alam Palace
- National Museum of Oman
- Al Jalali & Al Mirani Forts