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Sharjah Art Museum

Corniche Street, Sharjah, Sharjah

Description

The Sharjah Art Museum houses a collection of modern and contemporary art from the UAE and Middle Eastern countries. Some of the artists features include Abdulqader Al Rais, Louay Kayali, Bashir Sinwar, Faiq Hassan, Mohammed Yusuf and Ismail Fatah Al-Turk. Temporary exhibitions are also held regularly.

Access & Transport

The museum is located in the heart of Sharjah, close to the Souq Al Bahar and the Al-Majarrah Waterfront. It is a 30mins drive to Downtown Dubai

Instructions & Recommendations

If you are looking for another cultural activity, the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization is an 8mins' walk away

Meta review

The museum gets some praise on online review portals. Not only is it free but the artworks are well curated, modern or contemporary without being meaningless. There are English captions, friendly staff and the collections are enhanced by the Arabic architecture of the building.

Environmental & Social

Carbon footprint from air-conditioning. Helps preserves the artistic heritage of the region.

Conclusion

The Sharjah Art Museum isn't flashy from the outside, but it delivers a solid cultural experience for art enthusiasts. Low key compared to some of the Dubai and Abu Dhabi alternatives but worth a visit for those in the Dubai & Sharjah area.

Key positive

Broad range of artists and good quality artwork

Centrally located and free entrance

Key negative

No masterpieces

Free admission

Suitability

Accessible for visitors with reduced mobility

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

May 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 20m

est. visit time:1h 30m

Regulated hours

Monday08:00 - 20:00

Tuesday08:00 - 20:00

Wednesday08:00 - 20:00

Thursday08:00 - 20:00

Friday16:00 - 20:00

Saturday08:00 - 20:00

Sunday08:00 - 20:00

Pricing
Free

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