Nabhan Al Barwani

Biography

Nabhan is Head of the Collections Section at Oman Across Ages Museum, where he oversees acquisitions, collection care, and registration. He works closely with curators and conservators on the planning and development of both permanent and temporary displays, ensuring that the museum’s collections are preserved, accessible, and effectively showcased.

Currently, Nabhan is focused on building a sustainable and meaningful collection, supporting curatorial and conservation needs, and improving access for researchers. He also provides technical and administrative support to the collections team, helping to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency. In addition, he is actively developing relationships with museums, cultural institutions, scholars, and collectors both within Oman and internationally.

Oman Across Ages is a new museum, having opened in 2023. Nabhan’s role has been central to the museum’s foundational development, and he is particularly interested in learning from UK museums about best practices in conservation, collection management, and governance. Through this, he aims to refine procedures within his department and help shape the museum into a leading cultural institution.

Nabhan has been a member of the Omani Historical Society since 2023, and he is passionate about history and heritage.

At the British Museum
During his time at the British Museum, Nabhan was based in the Middle East Department and his UK partner placement was spent at Norfolk Museums Service.

Nabhan’s participation in the International Training Programme was generously supported by the British Omani Society.