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Things to see in Muscat (Oman): 30 places and when to go
Muscat is a city in Oman with around 735,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 30 places in and around it, mainly Nature (14), Mountains (11), Museums and art (9). The best known are Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Al Alam Palace and National Museum. The best time to come is November to March; also possible: April and October. In June there are 13 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 33. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Oman · 23.6133, 58.5933
- Population
- About 735,000
- Places
- 30 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (14) · Mountains (11) · Museums and art (9) · Temples (3) · Wildlife (3) · History (2)
- Best time
- November to March.
- Also possible
- April and October.
- Nearest airport
- MCT Muscat/Seeb, 31 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Jabal Misfāh, at 1,018 m.
What to see in Muscat
The places in and around Muscat, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Sultan Qaboos Grand MosqueMosque in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman21 km
- Al Alam PalaceCeremonial palace of the Sultan of Oman368 m
- National MuseumNational museum in Old Muscat, Oman190 m
- Motishwar MandirHindu temple in Oman654 m
- Al-Mirani FortFort in Oman443 m
- Oman Natural History MuseumNatural history museum in Muscat, Oman17 km
- Zawawi MosqueMosque located in Muscat, Oman18 km
- Oman Children's MuseumChildren's human science museum in Sultan Qaboos Street, Muscat Oman11 km
- Oman Oil and Gas Exhibition CentreNatural reserves museum. in Muscat, Oman8.7 km
- Museum of Omani HeritageHeritage museum in Muscat, Oman13 km
- Sultan's Armed Forces MuseumMilitary history museum. in Ruwi, Oman4.8 km
- Bait al-Baranda MuseumMuseum in Muscat, Oman3.5 km
- Jabal al KhufayqīSummit24 km
- Jabal BardahMountain in Oman3.9 km
- Jabal BawsharMountain in Oman32 km
- Jabal BūmahMountain in Oman41 km
- Jabal MakībMountain in Oman27 km
- Jabal MisfāhMountain in Oman39 km
- Jabal MuraywahMountain in Oman13 km
- Jabal NahdMountain in Oman36 km
- Jabal QashrūSummit48 km
- Jabal QirmadhilMountain in Oman10 km
- Jabal Sa‘tarīSummit45 km
- Al Khuwair Natural ReserveProtected area18 km
And the other 6, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Al Qurm Nature Reserve, al Sarian Nature Reserve
- Museums and art: Bait Al Zubair, PDO Planetarium
- With kids: marah land, Snow Oman
When to go to Muscat
The best time to visit Muscat is November to March; also possible: April and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time10:42
- FebBest time11:13
- MarBest time11:50
- AprPossible12:33
- MayBetter not13:08
- JunBetter not13:27
- JulBetter not13:19
- AugBetter not12:49
- SepBetter not12:08
- OctPossible11:26
- NovBest time10:50
- DecBest time10:33
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 33. In January, 30 of the 30 places are at their best.
When to go to Oman in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Muscat
The nearest main airport is Muscat International Airport (MCT, Muscat/Seeb), 31 km as the crow flies. How to get around Oman (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Alayat Samail16 places72 km
- Nizwa14 places133 km
- Ibri22 places216 km
- Hilf10 places330 km
- Mirbat11 places842 km
- Salalah34 places871 km
And all of Oman, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Muscat?
The best known: Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Al Alam Palace, National Museum, Motishwar Mandir, Al-Mirani Fort. In all, 30 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Muscat?
November to March; also possible: April and October. In June there are 13 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 33.
How do you get to Muscat?
The nearest main airport is Muscat International Airport (MCT), 31 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Muscat as the destination and these 30 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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