The Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization sits on Corniche Street in Sharjah, one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates. It is also known as the Islamic Civilization Museum, and it is the kind of place that rewards a slow visit.
What you will see
The museum holds a collection of Islamic artifacts, manuscripts and scientific instruments, arranged across several galleries. Its exhibits span about 1,400 years of Islamic heritage and culture, so a visit moves through a long and varied history rather than a single period or craft.
- Manuscripts and books, showing the written side of Islamic culture
- Artifacts from across the Islamic world
- Scientific instruments, linking the collection to the history of learning
Planning your visit
The museum is a good choice for anyone interested in art, history, the history of science, or the written word. Allow enough time to move through each gallery at an unhurried pace. Sharjah itself is known as the cultural capital of the UAE, so the museum fits naturally into a wider day of exploring the emirate's museums, streets and waterfront along the Corniche.
For opening details and current information, you can call the museum on +971 6 565 5455 before you go.
