Sharjah Maritime Museum – Neighbourhood Places in Dubai

Sharjah Maritime Museum – Neighbourhood Places in Dubai

Sharjah Maritime Museum

Sharjah Maritime Museum

The Sharjah Maritime Museum first opened its doors in 2003 in the Heritage Area. It was re-located to a new building in Al Khan and re-opened on June 7, 2009.

Sharjah Maritime Museum, UAE

Sharjah Maritime Museum, UAE

Here, you can enjoy Sharjah’s most interesting marine stories and explore the Emirate’s rich marine heritage which was collected and documented by Sharjah inhabitants; the sea played a significant role in their lives.

Sharjah Maritime Museum - Emirate's rich marine heritage

Sharjah Maritime Museum – Emirate’s rich marine heritage

This museum sheds lights on marine life which formed a major part of Sharjah’s heritage. The sea played a key role in the development of coastal cities and was the primary reason for their development over 6,000 years ago.

Sharjah Maritime Museum - Marine Life of Sharjah

Sharjah Maritime Museum – Marine Life of Sharjah

Here, you can explore traditional wooden seafaring dhows used for fishing, trading and pearling, each designed according to their use. You will get the opportunity to contemplate the beauty of the genuine Arabian pearls collected by our ancestors from the deep blue waters of the Gulf, and admire the magnificent sparkle they managed to retain from the moment they were extracted from their shells ages ago. Visit Sharjah Maritime Museum to explore the exciting diving world and the traditional fishing methods, and to learn about the trading and diving adventures in the UAE’s old days.

Sharjah Maritime Museum, United Arab Emirates

Sharjah Maritime Museum, United Arab Emirates

Sharjah Maritime Museum Details:

Where is the location of Sharjah Maritime Museum?

Sharjah Maritime Museum is located opposite Sharjah Aquarium in Al Khan.

Address:

Sharjah Maritime Museum
Al Meena St, Al Khan
Sharjah
United Arab Emirates

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What are the opening hours of the Museum?

Saturday to Thursday: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm

Friday: 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Timings are subject to change during public holidays and Ramadan. For more information call the museum.

What is the entry fee of the Museum?

Children (under 2 years): Free

Children (2-12 years): 5 AED

Adults (13+ years): 10 AED

Family (2 Adults + 3 Children): 25 AED

How to contact them for more information?

Contact No: +971 6 522 2002

Fax: +971 6528 2582

Email: info@smd.gov.ae

Website: http://www.sharjahmuseums.ae/Our-Museums/Sharjah-Maritime-Museum.aspx?lang=en-US

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