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Sultan's Armed Forces Museum, Muscat

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Familiarize yourself with a complete history of Oman's military endeavors at Sultan's Armed Forces Museum. Housed within an imposing mid 19th-century fort, the museum opened its doors in 1988, displaying a wide collection of wartime and military artifacts, including uniforms, weaponry, medals, and parachutes. Learn the background of Oman's military, right up to modern-day international relations, with environments depicted through a series of detailed dioramas and exhibits. Outside, peruse the diverse display of service vehicles, including several tanks, helicopters, and boats. Use our Muscat planning site to arrange your visit to Sultan's Armed Forces Museum and other attractions in Muscat.

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• By MitaliB52

  If you are interested in knowing about Oman's history of Armed forces you can visit this place and spend 1 to 1 and half hour. Our army guide was very polite and helped us in understanding the armed f...  more »

• By Carina M

  Apart from the very friendly Omani tourguide who was in the Royal Army, the whole layout of the museum gives you insight in the history of Oman's Army. Thought was put into explaining the different in...  more »

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• By Almutasim Almazidi

  Military area that Shown the old and modern history of Oman and focusing on Military fields. It's Incredible, you can see ships, jets, and old tanks . As well as, inside the museum there is a natural water channel cross the museum.

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• By Midhun Abraham

  Well preserved artifacts. Best place to learn the history of Oman. A must visit museum.

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