Directorate General of Museums

Preparing periodic plans and programs in its field of work.

Participate in formulating the general policies of the Ministry related to museums.

Supervising the establishment, organization and management of museums, including private museums.

Developing Omani cadres working in the field of museums.

Establishing and developing scientific relations with international museums, institutions and organizations working in the field of museums, both internally and externally.

Licensing museums and private heritage houses in accordance with the approved laws and regulations.

Suggesting plans to support and develop museums and follow up the approved ones.

Participate in preparing the necessary studies for the establishment of museums in the future as needed.

Introducing the importance of museums and their cultural role and encouraging those interested to view its collections.

Supervising and regulating the work of the museums.

Providing technical support to the various museums through conducting related studies and research in coordination with the concerned authorities.

Submitting appropriate proposals for the development and formulation of public policies that include museum management, collection management, cultural education, exhibitions, visitor services, research and publications.

Providing museums with archaeological finds and necessary devices and equipment in coordination with the concerned divisions of the Ministry.

Supervising the periodic maintenance operations for the museums, according to specific maintenance programs, in coordination with the concerned divisions in the Ministry.

Representing the Sultanate in international conferences and meetings, held inside or outside the Sultanate, related to its field of work.

Participation in specialized meetings and practical seminars related to museums internally and externally.​