Bait Al Zubair

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Top 1% of attractions in Muscat
9 / 10

4 expert reviews

“In a beautifully restored house, this much-loved privately owned museum exhibits Omani heritage in thematic displays of traditional handicrafts, furniture, stamps and coins.”

– Lonely Planet

Fodor's Fodor's
"One of the best museums in Oman, Bait al Zubair was formerly the home of the Zubair family, as the name would suggest. It houses a fascinating collection of traditional Omani weaponry,..." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"A growing museum featuring an array of historical Omani artifacts including early photographs, maps and stamps as well as jewelry, weaponry and household items dating back to the earliest days " Full review
Independent Independent
"An afternoon’s mooch around the Old Town also reveals centuries-old city walls, crumbling watchtowers, and several museums in notable houses – including Bait Al Zubair, with its fine collection of traditional dress, weaponry, maps and curios"