The Manah Oman Across Ages Museum in the Wilayat of Manah, A'Dakhiliyah Governorate, has received the 2025 International Chapter Award for Public Architecture.
The Australian Institute of Architects presented the award to the museum. The museum earned the honor for its prominence in the category of international initiatives. The prize was unveiled at the Australian Pavilion at the Osaka Expo 2025 in Japan.
The Australian company COX Architecture created the Oman Across Ages Museum. This prize marks the museum's culmination of its success as an architectural project that incorporates environmental and cultural values while retaining the spirit of innovation in global architecture.
The head of the judging panel that determined the rankings stated that the submissions received this year demonstrated diversity in terms of the geographical, cultural, and environmental difficulties tackled by the winning ideas.
He stated that the winning designs addressed the problems listed above by using high-quality materials, meticulous detailing, and harmony with their surrounding physical surroundings.
The Oman Across Ages Museum is a major cultural effort in the Sultanate of Oman. It reflects the country's historical and cultural richness by portraying local identity across a period of more than 800 million years.
The museum provides an engaging experience via the use of modern display technology.
