Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization.
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

The Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization is a museum in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The museum, opened in 2008, covers Islamic culture, with more than 5,000 artifacts from the Islamic world.  Objects include calligraphy, carvings, ceramics, coins, glass, manuscripts, metalwork, and scientific instruments.

GROUND FLOOR:
- Islamic Faith Gallery
- The Science and Innovation Gallery
- Islamic coinage
- Temporary Exhibition Gallery
- the museum cafe and museum shop

FIRST FLOOR:
- Islamic Art

SECOND FLOOR:
- luxurious cafe

The museum is located on the Corniche Street in the al-Majjarah area, on the opposite side of the street from Sharjah Creek. It is very visible because of its large size and golden dome. The museum is situated in the historical centre of Sharjah on the Majarrah Waterfront. It was originally a traditional souq (indoor market).

His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohamed Al-Qasimi, a member of the Supreme Council and ruler of Sharjah, opened the museum on 5 June 2008.

Admission:
Family: Dhs 10
Adult: Dhs 5
Children: FREE

Location

The Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization is located on the Corniche Street in al-Majjarah Area. It is situated on the opposite side of the Corniche Street from Sharjah Creek, and is highly visible due to its size and gold dome. Ample parking is available behind the museum, accessible from Gulf Road.

Museum Facilities

• Prayer rooms
• Cafeteria with tea, coffee, cool drinks and snacks
• Gift shop
• Parking with designated spaces for visitors with disabilities
• Wheelchair access and bathroom facilities for visitors with disabilities
• Lifts as well as stairs
• Baby changing facilities