The Sharjah Natural History Museum sits within the Desert Park on Desert Park Road in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It is known locally as the Natural History Museum and Desert Park, and it offers a visit that centres on the natural world of the Arabian Peninsula.
What you will see
The museum presents comprehensive displays of the region's wildlife, plant life and geological formations. Together these exhibits give a clear picture of how the landscape of the peninsula is shaped and inhabited, from the animals that live in the desert to the plants that have adapted to its conditions.
A visit for all ages
Interactive exhibits and educational programmes explain the desert ecosystem in an accessible way. Visitors who enjoy learning by doing, or who are travelling with children, will find the displays a good way to understand how living things and their surroundings depend on one another.
Making the most of your trip
- Allow time to move through the wildlife, plant and geology displays in turn, so the desert ecosystem makes sense as a whole.
- Take advantage of the educational programmes if you want a deeper look at the region's environment.
- Combine your visit with time in Sharjah, the emirate in which the museum stands, to see more of the area around it.
For details before you travel, you can call the museum on +971 6 531 1999.
