Sunday 10 / August / 2025
Salalah: An exhibition titled “Dhofar: A Natural History Wonder” was inaugurated on Sunday at the Museum of the Frankincense Land in Salalah.
The exhibition is organised by the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism in cooperation with the Natural History Museum in Muscat and the Museum of the Frankincense Land in Dhofar Governorate.
The exhibition was opened under the auspices of Dr. Abdullah Ali Al Amri, Chairman of the Environment Agency, and will run until 31 August.
The exhibition showcases the mountain and marine environments of Dhofar, displaying a diversity of rare wildlife found worldwide, along with the various plants that grow across the governorate’s wilayats. It also features a scientific collection on the natural history of Dhofar.
Usama Mohammed Al Rowas, Director of the Museum of the Frankincense Land, stated that the exhibition, launched by the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, aims to enhance environmental protection awareness, highlight the importance of conserving natural resources, and provide an educational and recreational platform for visitors of all ages.
He added that the exhibition is uniquely displayed across different halls of the Museum, making it accessible to all visitors during the Khareef (monsoon) season.
This is intended to activate the governorate’s role as a global tourist destination.
He also noted that the exhibition contributes to supporting Omani identity, documenting local natural heritage, and fostering opportunities for scientific research and collaboration with academic and community institutions.
