National
Museum Launches Culture-Rich Summer Program

Muscat,
7 Jul (ONA) — The National Museum has launched its summer program, “Our Summer
is Heritage & Identity,” organized by the museum’s Learning Center
with support from BP Oman. The initiative aims to enhance participants’ awareness
of national identity and reinforce the values of Oman’s cultural heritage.

The
summer program targets three age groups, namely children (6–11 years), school
students (12–16 years), and college/university students. Throughout July, it
will feature a series of artistic and interactive workshops inspired by the
National Museum’s collections, designed to develop participants’ skills and
stimulate their creativity.

Amina
Abdullah Al Abri, Head of the National Museum’s Learning Center, explained that
“Our Summer is Heritage & Identity” program is one of the center’s
annual initiatives to instill national identity values and strengthen youth
connections to their cultural heritage through creative and experiential
methods that blend art with heritage.

She
noted that the National Museum is also participating in the “Our Summer is
Leadership & Creativity” program in North Al Batinah Governorate, in
collaboration with the Governor’s Office, during 6-10 July 2025. The engagement
includes artistic workshops organized by the Learning Center as part of its
community awareness program and children’s literature reading series, covering
diverse themes such as coloring, traditional architecture, and Oman’s maritime
history.

She
added that the program seeks to solidify national identity among the younger
generation through educational and artistic approaches that combine enjoyment
with knowledge. These efforts align with the National Museum’s mission to
extend its cultural reach beyond its physical spaces and promote the values of
heritage and national identity.

In
North Al Batinah, the summer program will be held across several
wilayats—Sohar, Liwa, Shinas, Saham, Al-Khaburah, and A’Suwaiq—benefiting 240
participants. Meanwhile, the Learning Center will host the first program at the
National Museum for children aged 6–11 during 6-10 July. The second and third
programs, targeting school students (12–16 years) and university students, will
take place at the Learning Center’s corner in Muscat Grand Mall during 13-17
July and 20-24 July, respectively, with 260 beneficiaries.

The
National Museum’s Learning Center is the first of its kind in Oman, equipped to
international standards and offering diverse educational programs to raise
public awareness of Omani heritage. These include school visits,
college/university programs, family programs, community outreach, continuous
education, programs for people with disabilities, and children’s literature
reading sessions—all fostering deeper engagement with Oman’s rich history among
visitors of all ages.

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Ends/AH