The Timeline Gallery`s
circular form was inspired by the Nazwa Fort Keep. It features a panoramic
glass lift and a spiral ramp that connects the ground and first floors of the
Museum. The gallery has seven showcases, designed as ‘windows’ to provide a
glimpse into key epochs in Oman`s history and lead the visitor through space
and time.
The gallery has also been
designed to engender dialogue between the Museum and its audiences, as visitors
are encouraged to provide feedback on what they believe were the key moments or
milestones in Oman`s history; their feedback, in turn, is used by curators to
inform further exhibition development.