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Sharjah Maritime Museum

Al Meena Street, Sharjah, Sharjah

Description

The Sharjah Maritime Museum documents the marine history and technical heritage of the emirate of Sharjah. There are replicas of traditional wooden dhows used for fishing, trading, and pearl diving as well as other artefacts.

Access & Transport

The aquarium is located in Sharjah's Al Khan Old area, at the northern end of Corniche Rd

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest combining this activity with the adjacent Sharjah Aquarium

Meta review

Online reviews are quite consistent and mostly good, describing the museum as well lit, properly maintained, medium-sized, and interesting with some visually impressive dhows.

Environmental & Social

Some carbon footprint from A/C usage. Educational and preserves the region's technical and historical heritages

Conclusion

Sharjah Maritime Museum is one of the best places in the UAE to learn about the region's maritime and seafaring history, including some of the technical aspects. The display with full sized replicas also makes it engaging for visitors of all ages.

Key positive

Well curated with striking wooden dhows

Affordable entrance fee

Key negative

None

Suitability

Accessible for visitors with reduced mobility and suitable for younger children

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

Regulated hours

Monday08:00 - 20:00

Tuesday08:00 - 20:00

Wednesday08:00 - 20:00

Thursday08:00 - 20:00

Friday14:00 - 20:00

Saturday08:00 - 20:00

Sunday08:00 - 20:00

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
60 - 99
AED 0
Adult
13 - 59
AED 10
Child
2 - 12
AED 5
Infant
0 - 1
AED 0
There is a combined ticket at AED25/15 for the Maritime Museum + Aquarium

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