National Museum launches culture-rich programme
The summer programme 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 bint Abdullah al Abriyah, Head of the National Museum's Learning Center, explained that 'Our Summer is Heritage & Identity" programme is one of the centre's annual initiatives to instil 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" programme in Al Batinah North Governorate, in collaboration with the Governor's Office, during July 6-10, 2025. The engagement includes artistic workshops organised by the Learning Center as part of its community awareness programme and children's literature reading series, covering diverse themes such as colouring, traditional architecture and Oman's maritime history.
National Museum launches culture-rich programme
She added that the programme 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 Al Batinah North, the summer programme will be held across several wilayats — Sohar, Liwa, Shinas, Saham, Al Khabourah, and Al Suwaiq— benefiting 240 participants. Meanwhile, the Learning Center will host the first programme at the National Museum for children aged 6–11 during July 6-10. The second and third programmes, targeting school students (12–16 years) and university students, will take place at the Learning Center's corner in Muscat Grand Mall during July 13-17 and July 20-24, 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 programmes to raise public awareness of Omani heritage. These include school visits, college/university programmes, family programmes, community outreach, continuous education, programmes 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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