Sharjah Heritage Museum, Sharjah: Photos, Reviews & Location

Emirati & Arab cultural museum with artifacts, textiles, dioramas & interpretive information.

At a glance

#10 of 31 Tourist attractions in Sharjah

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.60

3.1 km from the center of Sharjah

Rating breakdown

5 ★70%
4 ★22%
3 ★4%
2 ★1%
1 ★2%

994M+XPX - Al Shiokh - Sharjah - United Arab Emirates

+971 6 568 0006

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Sharjah Heritage Museum?: Sharjah Heritage Museum is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 365 reviews.
How does Sharjah Heritage Museum rank in Sharjah?: Sharjah Heritage Museum is #10 of 31 Tourist attractions in Sharjah by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Sharjah Heritage Museum located?: 994M+XPX - Al Shiokh - Sharjah - United Arab Emirates — 3.1 km from the center of Sharjah.
How can I contact Sharjah Heritage Museum?: Phone: +971 6 568 0006

Reviews (8)

Henna Kausar Siddiqui 2024 Jan 06

Good small museum.The guy at the reception can talk respectfully though (specially with women). He is supposed to serve the visitors and make them feel welcome. Hope he does not take it personally and take this review in a good spirit to better serve the visitors. Also the museum can have better coordination among security and reception staff as to the areas prohibited to visit within the museum. The security said we can access some areas and if fact the security guided us to those areas himself and opened the door for us!!! whereas reception said no we cannot access those area and spoke in an ungentlemanly manner. So a clarity would help the visitors not be confused and rudely (slightly rude though but yes rude enough for the visitors) spoken to. Rest was good except for the welcome. :)
One star is for the behaviour only. Rest the museum is worth visiting once and deserves 5 stars.

Hossain Jeetu 2023 Dec 31

Best place to see the thousands of unique artifacts that highlight the great Islamic Civilization from the first century AH (7 AD) to the fourteenth century AH (20 AD)
Peace ✌️

Bahar bakhtiyari 2023 Nov 13

It's amazing.
There is a cozy place in the heart of Sharjah.

Pinto's Passion 2023 Jun 20

Interesting place to learn about the traditions of the UAE. recently i visited along with my kids to learn more about the Heritage. superb place.

Abdalsalam Abuissa (Aabu3ssa) 2023 Mar 28

"I recently visited Sharjah Heritage Museum and was pleasantly surprised to find that they were hosting a coffee event on the day of my visit. The event added an extra layer of glamor to the already delightful experience of exploring the museum.

The museum itself is an excellent showcase of the history and culture of the United Arab Emirates, with a range of exhibits that highlight traditional arts, crafts, and way of life. The displays are well-curated and informative, providing visitors with a fascinating insight into the rich cultural heritage of the region.

Hannu Toivanen 2022 Jan 17

Sharjah Heritage Museum gives a deeper view to the traditional way of life in premodern Sharjah.

Lipsa Behura 2021 Feb 27

Must visit place to learn and understand the history and heritage of UAE, the place is huge and you need at least 2-3hrs to fully roam around the museum.

Lubella Gauna 2020 Mar 09

Very cool place but it was a bit confusing to know where was the Exact entrance. Parking was confusing as well. Especially for visitors that dont know. All parking was street paid parking. Also it seemed like it was a little Souq (shopping) as well.
I dont think alot of people know about this place, and it seemed like they were renovating it a bit...
Still worth going for pictures and shopping souvenirs