Place to visit
Markaz Fath Al-Kheir, Oman: what it is and when to go
Markaz Fath Al-Kheir is a museum in Oman. Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is November to March. In June there are 13 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 37. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Museum · Museums and art
- Where
- Oman
- Best time
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- MCT Muscat/Seeb, 172 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Su-Th 08:00-13:30; Fr-Sa 09:00-17:00
- Coordinates
- 22.56099, 59.53173
What it is and where
Markaz Fath Al-Kheir is a museum in Oman.
Its coordinates are 22.56099, 59.53173; the nearest main airport is Muscat International Airport (MCT, Muscat/Seeb), 172 km as the crow flies. How to get around Oman (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Museums and art places in Oman. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Markaz Fath Al-Kheir is November to March.
- JanBest time10:46
- FebBest time11:15
- MarBest time11:51
- AprPossible12:32
- MayBetter not13:05
- JunBetter not13:22
- JulBetter not13:15
- AugBetter not12:47
- SepBetter not12:07
- OctPossible11:28
- NovBest time10:54
- DecBest time10:37
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 37. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Oman in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Oman
To enter Oman there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “If it falls in Ramadan, the country changes its hours”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Oman checklist. Currency: Omani rial (OMR); plugs: Type G · 240 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 9999 (police, fire and ambulance).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Silsil Wādī Yu‘ayyMountain in Oman15 km
- QalhatAncient city of the Kingdom of Hormuz, in Oman22 km
- Jabal KibdīyahMountain in Oman26 km
- Jabal NujūdMountain in Oman29 km
- Turtles ReserveProtected area32 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Oman guide.
More in Oman: Museums and art
- National Museum: national museum in Old Muscat, Oman
- Oman Natural History Museum: natural history museum in Muscat, Oman
- Oman Children's Museum: children's human science museum in Sultan Qaboos Street, Muscat Oman
- Oman Oil and Gas Exhibition Centre: natural reserves museum. in Muscat, Oman
- Museum of Omani Heritage: heritage museum in Muscat, Oman
- Sultan's Armed Forces Museum: military history museum. in Ruwi, Oman
Every Oman place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Markaz Fath Al-Kheir?
It is a museum in Oman.
When is the best time to visit Markaz Fath Al-Kheir?
November to March. In June there are 13 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 37.
How do you get to Markaz Fath Al-Kheir?
The nearest main airport is Muscat International Airport (MCT), 172 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Oman is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Oman map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Silsil Wādī Yu‘ayy, Qalhat, Jabal Kibdīyah. The rest is in the Oman guide.
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