Oman Across Ages Museum tops 900K visitors through 2025

MANAH: The Oman Across Ages Museum has surpassed 909,000 visitors from its opening through the end of 2025. Over the same period, the landmark cultural institution successfully organised 294 events and 184 educational and cultural programmes aimed at diverse segments of society, solidifying its role as a premier destination for cultural tourism.
Located in the Al Dakhiliyah Governorate, the museum narrates Oman’s rich history and civilisational journey using interactive audio-visual elements, and immersive technologies. The institution aims to document national memory while making Omani history accessible to future generations through an engaging mix of historical substance and contemporary exhibition techniques.
Al Qasim bin Abdullah al Fahdi, Director of the Communications and Media Department at the museum, highlighted the institution's pivotal role in safeguarding national heritage. He stated that the museum serves as a bridge connecting Oman's ancient civilisational footprint with its renewed modern renaissance, emphasising national identity, human development, and innovation.

'Reading history allows generations to understand past transformations and utilise those lessons to build the future, reinforcing values of hard work, responsibility, and innovation,' Al Fahdi noted.
Education remains a central pillar of the museum’s mission. Through interactive workshops and learning programmes tailored for youth and students, the museum directly links Omani educational curricula with hands-on museum experiences. Facilities such as the Knowledge Center (Hisn Al Shoomooh Library) provide extensive research resources, while interactive technologies foster critical thinking and research skills.
Al Fahdi emphasised that these efforts align with the strategic goals of Oman Vision 2040 across culture, education, and tourism. By promoting cultural tourism, the museum contributes to a knowledge-based economy and sustainable local development. The museum's presence in Al Dakhiliyah has created strong economic spillover effects, boosting local hospitality sectors, including hotels, guesthouses, restaurants, traditional markets, and local artisans.
Internationally, the museum has earned prestigious global recognition for its architecture and exhibit design. It won the Prix Versailles International Architecture and Design Award 2024 for Best Museum Exterior, followed by the Public Architecture Award 2025 (International Category) from the Australian Institute of Architects. Additionally, the museum was shortlisted among the top five museums worldwide in the Exhibition Galleries category at the Museums + Heritage Awards and joined the International Council of Museums (ICOM).
Looking ahead, Al Fahdi reaffirmed the museum's commitment to expanding its educational initiatives, hosting specialised exhibitions, developing strategic global partnerships, and integrating cutting-edge digital media to continuously elevate the visitor experience.