Bait Muzna Gallery

“Ellen Molliet, Art Director of Bait Muzna gallery is gradually changing the entire landscape of art in the Sultanate and giving Omani art a global identity and Omani artists a larger canvas on which to express themselves.”

Oman Tribune

Muscat - a splendid old city

The old city of Muscat is surrounded by steep mountains on three sides, while the eastern side opens up to the azure blue waters of the Arabian Sea.
Less than a kilometre long, this historic city can boast two magnificent forts, the Jalali and the Mirani, built by the Portuguese in the 16th century to guard the port of Muscat. In addition there are many watchtowers on the surrounding cliffs. This resilient trading port has survived intact for four hundred years.

Bait Muzna Gallery

Nestled in the heart of this sparkling clean city, the Bait Muzna Gallery also has its own unique history. Originally the home of a member of the Oman Royal Family, this traditionally styled house was renovated for use as an art gallery in 1999, opening its doors in January, 2000. This renovation came about through the vision and dedication of Sayyida Susan Al Said, American-born wife of a nephew of the original owner, Sayyida Muzna bint Nadir.

artwork by omani artists
at bait muzna gallery

Supporting Omani art and artists

Art is the soul of a culture and the Gallery recognizes that contemporary art is an essential indicator of the state and progress of a society. As Oman continues to develop and open up to international business and tourism, Omani art and artists are set to benefit from this increased exposure. A main goal of Bait Muzna Gallery is to provide an accessible and welcoming venue to showcase these talents. Cooperation with the Omani Fine arts Society has helped in making this possible.

	“Ellen Molliet, Art Director of Bait Muzna gallery is gradually changing the entire landscape of art in the Sultanate and giving Omani art a global identity and Omani artists a larger canvas on which to express themselves.” Oman Tribune
	Muscat - a splendid old city The old city of Muscat is surrounded by steep mountains on three sides, while the eastern side opens up to the azure blue waters of the Arabian Sea. Less than a kilometre long, this historic city can boast two magnificent forts, the Jalali and the Mirani, built by the Portuguese in the 16th century to guard the port of Muscat. In addition there are many watchtowers on the surrounding cliffs. This resilient trading port has survived intact for four hundred years.
	Bait Muzna Gallery Nestled in the heart of this sparkling clean city, the Bait Muzna Gallery also has its own unique history. Originally the home of a member of the Oman Royal Family, this traditionally styled house was renovated for use as an art gallery in 1999, opening its doors in January, 2000. This renovation came about through the vision and dedication of Sayyida Susan Al Said, American-born wife of a nephew of the original owner, Sayyida Muzna bint Nadir.
artwork by omani artists at bait muzna gallery	Supporting Omani art and artists Art is the soul of a culture and the Gallery recognizes that contemporary art is an essential indicator of the state and progress of a society. As Oman continues to develop and open up to international business and tourism, Omani art and artists are set to benefit from this increased exposure. A main goal of Bait Muzna Gallery is to provide an accessible and welcoming venue to showcase these talents. Cooperation with the Omani Fine arts Society has helped in making this possible.