1- Preparing periodic plans and programs in its field of work.
2- Participate in formulating the general policies of the Ministry related to museums.
3- Supervising the establishment, organization and management of museums, including private museums.
4- Developing Omani cadres working in the field of museums.
5- Establishing and developing scientific relations with international museums, institutions and organizations working in the field of museums, both internally and externally.
6- Licensing museums and private heritage houses in accordance with the approved laws and regulations.
7- Suggesting plans to support and develop museums and follow up the approved ones.
8- Participate in preparing the necessary studies for the establishment of museums in the future as needed.
9- Introducing the importance of museums and their cultural role and encouraging those interested to view its collections.
10- Supervising and regulating the work of the museums.
11- Providing technical support to the various museums through conducting related studies and research in coordination with the concerned authorities.
12- 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.
13- Providing museums with archaeological finds and necessary devices and equipment in coordination with the concerned divisions of the Ministry.
14- Supervising the periodic maintenance operations for the museums, according to specific maintenance programs, in coordination with the concerned divisions in the Ministry.
15- Representing the Sultanate in international conferences and meetings, held inside or outside the Sultanate, related to its field of work.
16- Participation in specialized meetings and practical seminars related to museums internally and externally.
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