Bait Al Zubair Museum
A family treasure-house of khanjars, costumes and old Muscat life — under a rial each.
What you'll do
Bait Al Zubair is a private family museum in Old Muscat spread over five historic buildings and a garden: Omani daggers (khanjars), jewellery, costumes, old photographs of Muscat, and a walk-through model Omani village outside.
It's compact and easygoing — an hour covers it — and the garden with its traditional boats and barasti hut gives kids space to wander between galleries. There's a nice café and gift shop too.
At around a rial for adults and free for under-10s, it's the easiest culture stop in town, two minutes from the National Museum.
🎒 Bring & wear
Nothing special.
💡 Family tips
- Do the garden village first with young kids, then the main house
- Combine with the National Museum around the corner for a full morning
- The old photos of Muscat fascinate kids who know the modern city
🚻 Facilities
- Parking nearby
- Café and gift shop
- Toilets
- Garden areas are stroller friendly
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