Sharjah Museum Dept
Museum Name	Description	Contact info	Timings
Al Eslah School Museum	Established in 1935 and the first formal educational institute to be opened in Sharjah, this school welcomed pupils from all over the Gulf region.	06 5684114	Sat to Thu 08:00 – 20:00, Fri 16:00 – 20:00
Al Mahatta Museum	In 1932 the first airport in the Gulf opened in Sharjah, used as a staging post for commercial flights en route from Britain to India.	06 5733079	Sat to Thu 08:00 – 20:00, Fri 16:00 – 20:00
Sharjah Archaeology Museum	Uncover the stories of Sharjah’s very early history, brought alive in this interesting museum.	06 5665466	Sat to Thu 09:00 – 13:00 & 17:00 – 20:00
Sharjah Art Museum	Walk into a world of artistic excellence and expression. Opened in April 1997 this is the largest art museum in the Gulf with both temporary exhibitions and permanent collections by renowned artists.	06 5688222	Sat to Thu 09:00 – 13:00 & 17:00 – 20:00
Sharjah Aquarium	Submerge yourself in the colorful, rich and diverse undersea world that is home to variety of marine life native to the seas around us.	06 5285288	Wed: 16-19:30 (Families) Thu: 09 - 19:30 Fri: 15 - 20:00 Sat: 09 - 20:00 Sun-Tue: Closed
Bait Al Naboodah	This former residence of the pearl trading Al Shamsi family welcomes you through its grand doorway to explore a distinctive culture.	06 5681738	Sat to Thu 08:00 – 20:00, Fri 16:00 – 20:00
Bait Khalid bin Ibrahim	Follow the life of an esteemed pearl merchant and his family, who made their home in the ‘Heart of Sharjah’ over 100 years ago.	06 5680606	Sat to Thu 08:00 – 20:00, Fri 16:00 – 20:00.
Bait Sheikh Saeed bin Hamed Al Qasimi	No trip to Sharjah is complete without exploring the Emirate’s East Coast.	09 2774442	Sat to Thu 09:00 - 13:00 & 17:00 - 20:00, Mon 09:00 - 13:00, Fri 17:00 - 20:00
Sharjah Calligraphy Museum	Enter this museum and you embark on a fascinating journey of discovery across centuries of Arabian heritage in the form of beautifully written script.	06 5694561	Sat to Thu 08:00 – 20:00, Fri 16:00 – 20:00
Sharjah Discovery Centre	This children’s centre is a great days outing for the whole family with seven themed areas, packed full of ‘hands on activities’ and plenty of fun.	06 5586577	Sat to Thu 08:30 - 14:30, Thu & Sat 16:30 - 20:30, Fri 15:30 - 20:30
Sharjah Heritage Museum	Begin a journey of discovery through Sharjah's rich and diverse heritage and explore traditions that have endured the test of time.	06 5680006	Sat to Thu 08:00 – 20:00, Fri 16:00 – 20:00
Sharjah Museum of Islamic Arts and Culture	The Sharjah Museum of Islamic Arts and Culture is the first of its kind in the UAE and houses one of the most significant collections of Islamic art in the Arab world.		New museum - Opening 2008
Majlis Al Midfaa	The most peaceful meeting place is renowned for its remarkable round windtower, the only one of its kind in the UAE.	06 5683030	Sat to Thu 08:00 – 20:00, Fri 16:00 – 20:00
Sharjah Maritime Museum	The sea has played a key role in Sharjah's development and was the primary reason for the first settlers choosing this site over 6,000 years ago.		Opening 2008
Sharjah Natural History Museum / Sharjah Botanical Museum	Take an incredible journey through time at this interactive, high tech museum.	06 5311411	Sun to Thu 09:00 – 17:30, Fri 14:00 – 17:30, Sat 11:00 – 17:30. Closed on Tue
Sharjah Science Museum	Bringing science to life, this museum has so many exhibits and interactive displays designed to stimulate and inspire the visitor.	06 5668777	Sun to Thu 09:00 – 14:00, Fri & Sat 15:30 – 20:30
Sharjah Hisn	Visit this stunning fort, the former residence of the Al Qasimi Ruling family and appreciate traditional architecture and artifacts.	06 5685500	Sat to Thu 08:00 – 20:00, Fri 16:00 – 20:00
Please visit www.sharjahmuseums.ae for more information.