Well the place has been built to make you feel the history of Oman. The Skelton of the whale and its surrounded hall makes it awesome. The rocks of Oman of all type you could explore as well . More

I love history and I had been teaching about how the Sultan of Oman had conquered East Africa (Mombasa and Zanjibar) for years. I did not realise that it was such a mountainous country. I loved the mountain as the whole city seemed nestled within its powerful embrace and I realised that the forts were important as invaders could attack... More

It's a little old-fashioned, compared with other museums in town, but the section on Oman was fascinating. We went there after our trip upcountry and found it really rounded out what we'd seen and experienced. If you care about anything to do with the ecology of Oman, take an hour to visit these exhibits. More

If you are a Tourist, its a great way to understand more about Oman and its topography and culture More

Neat little museum but decor looks nearly as old as the exhibits! suggest some updating. More

Small, but certainly worth a visit. It has a good amount of exhibits on the natural history of Oman, the best exhibit being the whale skeleton. More

Nice stop near the old souq for max one hour. Only visit when you are nearbye. Good coffeeshop at the museum. More

Did you know how a lost white oryx tries to reconnect with its herd? Or that birds, which don't have sweat glands, can cool off by panting? This information and more awaits you at the compact but worthwhile Natural History Museum. More