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Museums are the places which display objects of historical, artistic and scientific importance. There are few museums which depict the lifestyle of people. There are a large number of museums in Muscat and also in Oman, depicting the glorious history of the land. The Muscat Museums depict some of the rich culture and history of the country Oman. The Bait al Zubair is a museum that completely concentrates on the household items and daily life of the people. The historical museums depict the history and tradition of a country. The Bait al Zubair is one of the historical museums which portrays the cultural history and tradition of Oman. The Bait al Zubair is situated in the heart of Old Muscat. Apart from the museum a book house and an Omani town house is also located within the premises of the Bait al Zubair. The construction of the building was done by Shaykh Zubair Bin Ali in the year 1914. Later on in the year 1988 the museum was inaugurated by Shaykh Zubair Bin Ali's son Muhammad Bin Al Zubair. The Bait al Zubair in Muscat is counted among the most visited of the Museums in Muscat . The museum has a rich collection of works of art and artifacts which were used by the particular family generation after generation. The urban culture and ways of life are depicted in the Bait al Zubair in Muscat. Other than these all kinds of art work used by the Sultanate is also displayed in the museum. The Bait al Zubair in Muscat displays the best Omani jewelry, costume, household items, Omani weapons and various kinds of clothing. Apart from displaying the art and artifacts of the Omani culture the museum also organizes various events. The Bait al Zubair organizes events, lectures and special activities to enrich the knowledge of the visitors. The tourists from various countries visit the place to enhance their knowledge on the heritage of Oman.
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