The National Museum Inaugurates “On the Frankincense Trail: Armenia” Exhibition in Cooperation with the History Museum of Armenia

The National Museum, in cooperation with the History Museum of Armenia and the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in the Sultanate of Oman, inaugurated on Sunday, 30 November 2025, an exhibition titled “On the Frankincense Trail: Armenia”, under the patronage of Ambassador Abdullah bin Hamad al-Riyami, Head of the Cultural Cooperation Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and in the presence of a number of ambassadors and individuals interested in cultural and museum affairs.

The exhibition marks the first station in the “On the Frankincense Trail” series, presenting a holistic vision of the pathways of civilisational exchange among peoples through this ancient resource. It showcases a selection of Armenian censers from the thirteenth and eighteenth centuries, drawn from the collections of the History Museum of Armenia, highlighting the significance and symbolism of frankincense within Armenian culture and its role in shaping the historical relations between the two civilisations.

The exhibition is held in the Land of Frankincense Gallery at the National Museum, a space that enhances the presence of frankincense heritage within the Museum’s narrative, showcasing it through its material and intangible dimensions. The exhibition remains open to the public until 30 May 2026.