Museums in Sharjah

Sharjah's Cultural Gems

Sharjah's cultural landscape is defined by its specialized museums and heritage sites. This collection includes the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization, housed in a renovated souq, and the Sharjah Art Museum, which showcases prominent Arab artists. Archaeological sites like Meliha reveal pre-Islamic history, while specialized venues like the Sharjah Classic Car Museum and the Sharjah Aquarium offer insights into automotive history and local marine ecosystems. The Sharjah Art Foundation's various spaces integrate contemporary art into the city's historic architectural fabric.

Sharjah's Cultural Gems — Map

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Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization

Housed in a former souq, this museum displays over 5,000 Islamic artifacts, including manuscripts, ceramics, and scientific instruments spanning 1,400 years.

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Sharjah Art Museum

Features a permanent collection of Arab art and serves as a primary venue for the Sharjah Biennial and rotating international exhibitions.

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The Archaeological "Tomb of Maleha"

Meliha Archaeological Centre is a visitor centre and exhibition based around the history and archaeology of the areas surrounding the…

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Barjeel Art Foundation

Barjeel Art Foundation is a non-profit arts organisation based in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

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Mosaic Gallery

Art gallery located in the Al Shuwaihean district.

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Kalba Art Center

Art facility in the coastal enclave of Kalba offering workshops and local exhibition space.

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Baut Obaid Al Shamsi

A restored heritage house in the Heart of Sharjah used for contemporary art exhibitions and artist studios.

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Sharjah Art Foundation - Art Spaces

Contemporary art exhibition spaces located within restored historic buildings and courtyards in the Heart of Sharjah.

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Sharjah Art Foundation- Art Spaces

Venues for modern art installations and the Sharjah Biennial situated in the Al Mureijah heritage area.

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Sharjah Art Foundation - Art Spaces

Historic architectural spaces used by the Sharjah Art Foundation for international contemporary art programs.

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Lyon Gallery

Art gallery located in the Al Majaz area.

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Sharjah Aquarium

Features 20 tanks showcasing over 150 species of local marine life from the Arabian Gulf and Sea of Oman.

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Sharjah Classic Car Museum

Displays more than 100 vintage automobiles from the early 20th century, including classic Rolls Royce and Ford models.

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The Archaeological "Fort of Maleha"

Archaeological site featuring the excavated remains of a late pre-Islamic period fortification.

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Sharjah Science Museum

Interactive museum with over 50 exhibits and a planetarium focused on physics, astronomy, and human biology.

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