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Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization

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Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization
4.5
#5 of 108 things to do in Sharjah
Speciality Museums
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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  • 70ava
    Beijing, China988 contributions
    The best we have seen anywhere
    If you want a full semester course at any of the best universities in the world in one day - that is the place. The most comprehensive museum we have seen regarding Islamic religion, art, science and technology. Not to be missed. Take your time, enjoy the amazing building and the super informative exhibition. It is worth it. Oh, and if you are over 60 entrance is free!
    Visited February 2023
    Written February 8, 2023
  • SamreenAhsanCanada
    Toronto, Canada545 contributions
    So much to learn
    One of the best places in Sharjah. So much to learn.m and explore. I loved Ibn Al Haitham gallery. Loved all the Quran / illuminated manuscripts and all Islamic scientific inventions. I’d definitely come here again and spend more time there
    Visited February 2023
    Traveled solo
    Written March 11, 2023
  • Nalini N
    Greater Sydney, Australia556 contributions
    An immnese education!
    I was thrilled that the museum was included in my Sharjah tour. There is so much wealth of knowledge that the time allot just not do justice, some magnificent calligraphy & rugs are included. Exhibits are displayed in rooms according to themes such as technology. A must in Sharjah or even Dubai.
    Visited June 2023
    Written July 7, 2023
  • Hendondoc
    28 contributions
    Very interesting especially for those interested in medicine , history and or religion .
    Particularly enjoyed the touch screen history of Islam . We all learned a lot . I have one teen who is bored by museums and even she enjoyed it . Make sure you go into the sone and look at the zodiac ceiling - it’s something special .
    Visited July 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written July 31, 2023
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KH4KI
London, UK291 contributions
The best museum for Islamic art in UAE
Jun 2021
The title explains a lot here. Very simple and elegantly made covering most of the Islamic era with artifacts related to science, the painting of different times, and a huge collection of beautiful Quran copies.

Must visit the place and there is free parking in front of the building till 8 PM (hence you can walk around the corniche and walk from here to the town center and visit that as well - 15 min walk)
Written June 19, 2021
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Dr_Rohan
Amsterdam, The Netherlands788 contributions
Excellent museum to understand Islam culture and history
Jan 2022 • Couples
While staying in Dubai we visited this museum in Sharjah. It was just 20 minutes by taxi from Dubai Deira and costs 60 AED (around 15 €). Students, 60+ and some others get free entrance. Open at 10am.
It’s a long beautiful building with four long halls full of information and exhibits. Specially the hall with Islamic inventions and innovations is quite interesting. Takes 1 to 2 hours to go though all 4 halls.
Recommend to visit
Written January 31, 2022
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Girts
Liepaja, Latvia17 contributions
A must place to visit to learn about Islamic Civilization
Sep 2022
Extensive collections of different areas (religion, achievements of science, culture, art), including the marvellous collection of Islamic coins. The museum staff was very attentive, ready to assist, in case required. Highly recommended place to visit.
Written September 17, 2022
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GnomadBuddy
Community of Madrid32 contributions
An enlightening journey to art, faith, and science from Al Andalus to India
Jun 2022 • Solo
This museum is well designed, entertaining, educational and full of wonders. There are plenty of interactive reproductions of ingenious engines that showcase advances in astronomy, medicine or water management. Also art pieces and models of architectural jewels as Granada’s Alhambra or the Cordoba Mosque with its Patio de Los Naranjos. Awesome way to learn about the worldwide influence of Islamic culture in creating art and spreading science and technology through the ages with explanations available online. I was lucky to see the perfectly curated exhibition “Wonder and Inspiration Venice and the Arts of Islam”
Written June 17, 2022
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70ava
Beijing, China988 contributions
The best we have seen anywhere
Feb 2023
If you want a full semester course at any of the best universities in the world in one day - that is the place. The most comprehensive museum we have seen regarding Islamic religion, art, science and technology. Not to be missed. Take your time, enjoy the amazing building and the super informative exhibition. It is worth it. Oh, and if you are over 60 entrance is free!
Written February 8, 2023
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Hendondoc
28 contributions
Very interesting especially for those interested in medicine , history and or religion .
Jul 2023 • Family
Particularly enjoyed the touch screen history of Islam . We all learned a lot . I have one teen who is bored by museums and even she enjoyed it . Make sure you go into the sone and look at the zodiac ceiling - it’s something special .
Written July 31, 2023
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pegasustr
Dubai, United Arab Emirates228 contributions
arguably best public museum in Sharjah/Dubai
Apr 2022 • Solo
5 out of 5; Almost next to Dubai very cheap to enter and a great museum. I am suprised why it is not much promoted by travel agencies and advertised. It is public museum probably it is the reason why it is less known.

You can spend 2-3 hours easily and learn a lot about the religion and traditions as well as history.

If you are in Dubai/Sharjah; and want to visit a museum; it is probably the best option. You can combine with Sharjah aquarium that is not far.
Written April 8, 2022
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Nalini N
Greater Sydney, Australia556 contributions
An immnese education!
Jun 2023
I was thrilled that the museum was included in my Sharjah tour. There is so much wealth of knowledge that the time allot just not do justice, some magnificent calligraphy & rugs are included. Exhibits are displayed in rooms according to themes such as technology. A must in Sharjah or even Dubai.
Written July 8, 2023
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SamreenAhsanCanada
Toronto, Canada545 contributions
So much to learn
Feb 2023 • Solo
One of the best places in Sharjah. So much to learn.m and explore. I loved Ibn Al Haitham gallery. Loved all the Quran / illuminated manuscripts and all Islamic scientific inventions. I’d definitely come here again and spend more time there
Written March 11, 2023
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Shafi Khan
Timergara, Pakistan78 contributions
History in a single place
Oct 2019
Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization is situated on the beach of Arabian Sea in Sharjah, it has stored the old civilization of Islam and Arab World especially the UAE and Sharjah rulers. the way they wear, eat, work and communicate.
Written September 29, 2020
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