Among the features of the city of Muscat and one of the most important places of tourism in the Sultanate of Oman is the Bait Al Zubair House, which is considered a museum of Omani history. The House of Zubair was opened in 1998, and the museum includes 6 separate buildings that contain the largest collection of heritage and artistic holdings in Oman
It also includes an embodiment of an old Omani house and an old Omani market, as it contains a number of Omani weapons used in past eras, including daggers, swords, and other ancient antiquities, and also contains a collection of antiquities belonging to the Zubair family, which is considered one of the finest historical artifacts.
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Things to do in Beit Al-Zobayr:
• The first thing that you can visit is the Al-Bagh House, which is the main building in the museum. It is worth noting that this house was primarily a family home for the family of Sheikh Al-Zubair bin Ali, who was a minister in the era of the early ages of Oman, and therefore it reflects the old Omani architecture
The Al-Bagh House includes 6 exhibitions of various art and archeological pieces of the Sultanate of Oman, including daggers, swords, and valuable paintings. It also includes old clothes for men and women in Oman, and also contains some jewelry and musical instruments used in the past and others.
• Then you should go to the House of Oud, which was owned by the father of Sheikh Zubair bin Ali, and the House of Oud contains a number of ancient Omani weapons, a collection of ancient jewelry and fashion, the belongings of the old house and some of the old furniture, manuscripts and maps of Europe and the Arab region
• Then you have to go through Al-Nahda House, which is considered a permanent exhibition in the Beit Al-Zubair Museum. The Al-Nahda House includes a large number of carefully selected art paintings from different eras to be placed in this exhibition. It includes paintings of more than 50 Omani artists.
• You must also visit Sara Gallery, which is an exhibition of contemporary art, and it is the first of its kind in the Sultanate of Oman. The exhibition contains a number of photographs and decrees that allow artists to sell their works in global markets.
• If you want to get acquainted with the old life and the Omani houses at that time, you must visit the guide’s house, which gives you that opportunity. The guide’s house consists of a guest house, a sleeping room, a living room, a dining room and others.
• It is worth noting that a number of cultural and artistic events take place inside the walls of the Bait Al Zubair Museum. You can participate or attend one of these events during your visit to Bait Al Zubair
• Do not forget before you leave Zubair House, pass by the gift shop to buy some souvenirs to document your visit to this special place.
Visit times
From Saturday to Thursday from nine thirty in the morning until six in the evening.
Entry prices
For adults: 2 OMR.
For children ages 10 to 15: 1 OMR.
Children below 10 years enter for free.
Hotels near Beit Al Zubair Muscat
Sheraton Oman Hotel is one of the best 5-star hotels in the Sultanate of Oman, and is 4.3 km away from the House of Al-Zubair Muscat.
Reviews of Arab visitors at this hotel
Most of the Arab visitors gave him a great evaluation regarding the distinguished staff and the excellent food.
Al-Bustan Palace, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, is one of the best 5-star hotels in Muscat, and is 5.7 km from Beit Al-Zubair, Muscat.
Reviews of Arab visitors at this hotel
Most of the Arab visitors gave him a great evaluation regarding the staff for its sea view, cleanliness and great service.
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