The Sharjah Calligraphy Museum, also known as the Arabic Calligraphy Museum, is devoted to the art of Arabic calligraphy, a traditional Islamic art form. It is located at Arts Square in the Heart of Sharjah, in the Sharjah Emirate of the United Arab Emirates.
What you will see
The museum shows masterpieces by renowned calligraphers, alongside manuscripts that trace the craft of writing Arabic script as an art in its own right. Its displays are also educational, explaining the forms, tools and traditions behind the work, so visitors without prior knowledge can follow what they are looking at.
Planning your visit
- It suits visitors interested in Islamic art, written culture and the visual beauty of the Arabic script.
- Arts Square is in the city centre, so the museum can be combined with other cultural stops nearby.
- For current opening hours and any visitor details, you can call +971 6 568 3034 before you go.
Because the collection is focused on one art form, a visit can be unhurried. Many people spend time with the individual pieces, reading the explanations and comparing the different styles on display.
