The Sharjah Art Museum sits at Arts Square, close to Sharjah Fort, in the emirate of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates. It is known locally as the Sharjah Fine Arts Museum, and it is described as the largest art museum in the UAE.
What you will see
The museum's collection centres on contemporary and modern art from the Arab world, alongside works by Emirati artists. It also hosts international exhibitions, so a visit can move from regional voices to art from further afield.
Making the most of a visit
- Location: Arts Square, near Sharjah Fort, makes it easy to combine with a walk through the historic area.
- Who it suits: visitors interested in modern and contemporary art, and anyone wanting to see how Emirati and Arab artists are working today.
- Before you go: you can call the museum on +971 6 568 8222 to check current exhibitions and visiting arrangements.
Sharjah itself is a short distance from Dubai and offers a calmer pace than the larger city, so a museum visit here fits naturally into a day of cultural exploration around the emirate.
