Přírodovědná muzea v Ománu

Opened on 16th December 2006, the name of this building literally translates as "Villa with a Verandah". Situated after the port roundabout, on the right side just before the fish roundabout on the Muttrah corniche. It is inter-active and contains the history of Muscat, and is administered by  Muscat Municipality.  
The Museum present the story of Muscat include plate tectonics and scenic diversity in Muscat (geology); ancient life in Muscat; earliest human settlements from 10,000 BC to the early Islamic era; Muscat in the words of geographers and travelers; Muscat from the 1st century to 1744 AD; Al Bu Said dynasty; Muscat the harbour; Muscat today: The challenge and the achievement; and folk arts of Muscat. Where adopted in providing this information, with state-of-the art technology to provide an interactive briefing to visitors.

Bait al Baranda  become a part of Omani landmarks that would embody and preserve the memories of Muscat city and introduce the history of the city and contribute to cultural activities.
To ensure the perfection of renovation work, a specialized Omani institution to conduct historical research that was carried out by university researchers who verified historical facts from more than 2,500 references and documents in libraries and
archives in Oman and abroad.

Opening hours: (Sat to Thurs)0900 to 1300 hrs and 1600-1800 hrs
Entry fee:  R.O 1.000(adults), 500 bzs (children )(children under 4 years are not allowed).
Telephone: 24714262
Fax: 24714261