Sharjah Calligraphy Museum
Sharjah Calligraphy Museum
Sharjah Calligraphy Museum
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8:00 AM - 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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Hans K
Zurich, Switzerland180 contributions
Feb 2020
This small museum is located in the middle of the "Heart of Sharjah", a village built in the old arab style which includes Cafés, Restaurants, Souks and workshops. Apart from a few older and very precious works of various artists from Turkey and Syria, the special exhibition "Music of Letters" shows works of the Iranian calligrapher Bahman Panahi who lives in Paris. A rather modern approach to calligraphy which is fascinating.
Walking around in that village is also a pleasure.
Walking around in that village is also a pleasure.
Written February 12, 2020
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Jota2015Ce
Madrid, Spain9,682 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
Small museum that aims to publicize Arabic calligraphy and raise awareness among visitors of the importance of preserving this legacy. When we visited the museum (August 2023), the temporary exhibition hall was closed.
Hours: Saturday to Thursday, from 08:00 to 20:00. Friday, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Price: AED 10. Heritage Ticket: AED 20 (includes visits to four other museums in the complex).
Hours: Saturday to Thursday, from 08:00 to 20:00. Friday, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Price: AED 10. Heritage Ticket: AED 20 (includes visits to four other museums in the complex).
Written August 30, 2023
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BLTurpin
Shaker Heights, OH967 contributions
Apr 2016 • Couples
Today we visited the Sharjah Calligraphy Museum and Calligraphy Workshop next door. What a beautiful exhibit!
The museum consists of about four or five large rooms with 10-20 pieces in each room. You are free to wander the collection at your own pace. People who understand the scripts will obviously want longer, but each work is a masterpiece.
All of the pieces, as far as we could tell, are modern. I do not believe there were any historical pieces. Many (all?) of the pieces are on display from Sharjah Biennial events. The website mentions that a couple of pieces are historical but they were not so designated in the museum.
The only drawback to this experience was there there was no museum guide or info. sheet to help the visitor understand what (s)he was seeing. Next to each work is the title and the creator, but there is no information given about individual pieces. That is a shame, because Western visitors are likely completely uninformed and would like to know more. I would also love to have purchased some high quality postcards or photos of some of the works in the museum. The gift shop, found in a small case at the register, had an extremely limited selection.
Most of the pieces are in Arabic and are religious verses. However, a few were in English and a few were from outside the Islamic world.
We visited on a Saturday and, sadly, were the only people in the museum. Don't let this discourage you, though, because calligraphy is the most revered art form in the Islamic world and this museum showcases just how exquisitely beautiful Arabic calligraphy can be. This museum is absolutely worth a visit. If you come from outside the Middle East I'm certain you have never seen anything like it! Highly recommended.
The museum consists of about four or five large rooms with 10-20 pieces in each room. You are free to wander the collection at your own pace. People who understand the scripts will obviously want longer, but each work is a masterpiece.
All of the pieces, as far as we could tell, are modern. I do not believe there were any historical pieces. Many (all?) of the pieces are on display from Sharjah Biennial events. The website mentions that a couple of pieces are historical but they were not so designated in the museum.
The only drawback to this experience was there there was no museum guide or info. sheet to help the visitor understand what (s)he was seeing. Next to each work is the title and the creator, but there is no information given about individual pieces. That is a shame, because Western visitors are likely completely uninformed and would like to know more. I would also love to have purchased some high quality postcards or photos of some of the works in the museum. The gift shop, found in a small case at the register, had an extremely limited selection.
Most of the pieces are in Arabic and are religious verses. However, a few were in English and a few were from outside the Islamic world.
We visited on a Saturday and, sadly, were the only people in the museum. Don't let this discourage you, though, because calligraphy is the most revered art form in the Islamic world and this museum showcases just how exquisitely beautiful Arabic calligraphy can be. This museum is absolutely worth a visit. If you come from outside the Middle East I'm certain you have never seen anything like it! Highly recommended.
Written April 23, 2016
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PropmasterSouthport
Southport18 contributions
Sep 2012 • Couples
We arrived on holiday to tour the cultural site of Sharjah. this place is more like a library, peacefull and I enjoyed looking around my wife and I thought it was great. Problem was just getting to this place taxi drivers are clueless so be prepared to navigate also its is by the fort and it has blisering hot court yards and passages to navigate from the road so go moring or evening if you dont like the heat or sit and coll down in the aircon museum before you start your tour and there is no cafe
Written December 11, 2012
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AliAlAwadh
Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia56 contributions
Oct 2011 • Family
This museum is very good for me since I adore Arabic calligraphy art. It displays many original pieces for a lot of artisits from all over the Arab and Muslim world.
Written September 27, 2012
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TNBOY
Beechgrove, Tennessee450 contributions
Apr 2016 • Family
The museum was showcasing an exhibition of calligraphy from around the Islamic world at the time of our visit. Three additional exhibition halls were utilized to display this illustration of how calligraphy is art suitable for framing and display on the wall. There were a few examples of calligraphy in sculptural format that were unique and striking. The actual museum itself was co-located with the exhibition halls and contained their permanent collection. Personally, I thought it interesting and worth an hour's time, but I had to drag my wife out at closing time, so if you are at all interested in Islamic calligraphy, it is certainly worth a visit. Entrance fee charged. Handicap accessible to some degree, although there are sills and small steps to cross.
Written April 28, 2016
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MC0777
Oulu, Finland6,841 contributions
Feb 2016 • Solo
The history of UAE is quite small and there are not so many museums, so after traveling in some other cities, I was happy to find out that Sharjah is full of museums. The whole area, the heart of Sharjah, is worth to visit. There are many small museums (school, heritage + Fort), where are possible to visit at the same time while you are in the area - Sharjah Calligraphy Museum is one of those. The entry fee to all of these places is free or are almost nothing, so money can't be the issue not to go.
You will find this place by starting from the door of the heritage museum. When you nose is to this door, turn to left and walk this thru the narrow path. The museum is on the left hand side.
You will get a lot of information about the calligraphy and many examples.
You will find this place by starting from the door of the heritage museum. When you nose is to this door, turn to left and walk this thru the narrow path. The museum is on the left hand side.
You will get a lot of information about the calligraphy and many examples.
Written March 8, 2016
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Janet S
London, UK68 contributions
Apr 2014 • Friends
Set in one of the most beautifully restored villas in the Heritage area, this is a fascinating gallery. Arabic calligraphy is an art in itself and this exhibition is a superb example of its different styles.
Written April 30, 2014
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byEarth
Dubai, United Arab Emirates23 contributions
Dec 2012 • Solo
Calligraphy Museum, this elegant Arabic symbols attracted my attention for already long time. More than worth to be visited for those who would like to get to know and see more about origin and beauty of arabic language and the state-of-the-art techniques of writting process.
From the first step you'll enter the room which reminds home-library with its size, furniture and atmosphere)) You will be pleasantly surprised with the entrance fee - AED 5 only or even free of charge;)
In this room there's an opportunity to enjoy your time while browsing books of different genres written in Arabic (of course:) or for those non-arabic speakers just to feed your curiosity and watch the pictures..
Then the way leades to the second hall where there's a spectacular exhibition of gold...It would be too boring just to gaze on tht beauty, however they came up with a very creative idea comparing jewellery with the life of pearl-hunters..
And the last point of interest here is a hall with painting masterpieces. Each of them conveys the quotation from Holly Quran or words of Prayer.
I do suggest this place, plus once visiting it you get the opportunity to visit 4 more Museums located in the same Heritage Area :)
From the first step you'll enter the room which reminds home-library with its size, furniture and atmosphere)) You will be pleasantly surprised with the entrance fee - AED 5 only or even free of charge;)
In this room there's an opportunity to enjoy your time while browsing books of different genres written in Arabic (of course:) or for those non-arabic speakers just to feed your curiosity and watch the pictures..
Then the way leades to the second hall where there's a spectacular exhibition of gold...It would be too boring just to gaze on tht beauty, however they came up with a very creative idea comparing jewellery with the life of pearl-hunters..
And the last point of interest here is a hall with painting masterpieces. Each of them conveys the quotation from Holly Quran or words of Prayer.
I do suggest this place, plus once visiting it you get the opportunity to visit 4 more Museums located in the same Heritage Area :)
Written February 5, 2013
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sajju82
Chennai (Madras), India987 contributions
Jan 2017 • Solo
The Museum itself is small but contains a lot of information about Arabic Calligraphy. The tools and the method used for Calligraphy were also on display. There are also free workshops every week on Arabic Calligraphy so if it interests you you could check with the Museum Authorities and plan your trip accordingly.
There is also a book on the Arabic Calligraphy which is on display and the title is currently available for Free.
Overall a good place to visit for Calligraphy lover and the surrounding is a heritage area and the place and sight is awesome and a must visit if you are in Sharjah. It is very close to the Shopping area / Rolla Park.
There is also a book on the Arabic Calligraphy which is on display and the title is currently available for Free.
Overall a good place to visit for Calligraphy lover and the surrounding is a heritage area and the place and sight is awesome and a must visit if you are in Sharjah. It is very close to the Shopping area / Rolla Park.
Written January 16, 2017
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