Oman Oil and Gas Exhibition Centre

Run by the Petroleum Development Oman (PDO), the leading gas and oil company in Oman, the Exhibition Center contains both a museum and an adjacent planetarium. Developed in 1979 to showcase the wonders of the universe and the developments of modern science, it was renovated and developed into a full center in 1995.  
The museum exhibits explain the geology and history behind the oil and natural gas industry with hands-on displays and activities. Information on Oman’s unique geology, as well as the story of oil in the country, is a highlight. Learn about the natural development of oil and natural gas, from underground formation over millions of years to the discovery, process, and modern day use. Explore interactive exhibits and mini-models with the science behind it all, and learn about alternative energy sources as well.

Practical Info

The Oman Oil and Gas Exhibition Centre is open weekly Saturday through Wednesday from 7 am to 4 pm, and on Thursdays from 7 am to 12 pm. To reach the museum from Qurm, follow the signs for the Crowne Plaza Hotel and take the first right turn from Sayh al-Malih St. The entrance is near the PDO Gate 2. Admission is free.