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Ghalya's Museum of Modern Art

Muttrah Corniche, Lane No. 811, Muscat 117, Oman
0096824711640
Ranked #2 of 9 attractions in Muscat
5.0 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
Owner description: Ghalyas Museum of Modern Art It invites visitors to explore Oman’s past, present and future aura, being welcomed not by one person, or several people,...... more » Owner description: Ghalyas Museum of Modern Art It invites visitors to explore Oman’s past, present and future aura, being welcomed not by one person, or several people, but by a whole culture. The display of modern works, in conjunction with the historic life of the 50s and 70s is intended to create a feeling that the “inner” Omani continues forever unchanging. With a permanent collection of heritage, culture, tradition and art, Ghalya's Museum of Modern Art serves as a museum and a showcase. « less
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Is a nice museum with a good collection and is worth a nice visit for sure. More

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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Museum is situated bang on corniche very near muttrah souk. Timings are 9am -6pm. We reached there exactly at 6 pm even then the owner allowed us in...thats what you call Omani hospitality. Museum exhibits early life of Omanis & the leaflet handed out to us with the tickets which was Omani riyal 1/- was very helpful in going around... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012

We loved the whole concept from the begining to the present. Incorporating so many amazing items of furnishings, fabrics jewellery, kitchen utensils and many more items of great interest. Extremely well organised and displayed evoking the true feeling of an Omani home. More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012
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I took a trip to Oman and went to Souk where i visited an amazing museum "GHALYA'S MUSEUM OF ART "in Corniche. This place was filled with history of the true culture of Oman.. and filled with the most fabulous fashion and designs in clothing throughout the ages of the Omani history . What found delightful ' was also the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012
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On my visit to the souk I cam across a very special museum in Corniche . One of a kind ! If you are not familiar to Omani culture then you need to pay a visit as you will get a great insight to an amazing culture .. Also there is a fashion museum which took me by total surprise... More

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6 reviews 6 reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2011
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This is certainly not your usual museum and for this reason it’s a must see as no where in the world have I seen such an eclectic mix of historic and modern artifact that leave you and your senses wondering and wanting to see more. Without spoiling it for you there is a journey into traditional Omani history and its... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 December 2011
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An incredible and unique experience to walk through what it was like to live in an Omani home in the 60s/70s. Every detail has been thought of which allows the viewer to transport oneself to that era. A must see when visiting the Musvat/Corniche area. More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2011
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Muscat will surprise you with an amazing new age museum with an east art culture touch. More

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