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Sharjah Museums Department

Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates has a rich legacy of arts, heritage and culture. Under the leadership and patronage of His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah and Member of the Supreme Council, Sharjah has preserved its natural and cultural heritage across the Emirate in the form of historic buildings, museums and nature reserves.

The Sharjah Museums Department was established in 2006 by His Highness the Ruler as an independent government department affiliated to the Ruler’s Office. The Sharjah Museums Department oversees and links the current and future museums of Sharjah.

The Sharjah Museums cover the arts, Islamic culture and history, heritage and history of Sharjah and the region, archaeology, science, children’s learning and natural history.

The purpose of the Sharjah Museums Department is to deliver the highest quality of museums services for the people of the Emirate of Sharjah and all its visitors, through its facilities, exhibitions, and programmes of learning, research and community outreach.

The various museums under the umbrella of Sharjah Museums Department are:

Al Eslah School Museum
Al Mahatta Museum
Sharjah Archaeology Museum
Sharjah Art Museum & Contemporary Arab Art
Bait Al Nahboodah
Bait Khalid bin Ibrahim
Bait Sheikh Saeed Bin Hamad Al Qasimi
Sharjah Calligraphy Museum
Sharjah Discovery Centre
Sharjah Heritage Museum
Sharjah Maritime Museum
Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization
Sharjah’s Natural History & Botanical Museum
Sharjah Science Museum
Sharjah Aquarium
Sharjah Hisn
Majlis Al Madifaa