Sharjah Art Museum: A Must-Visit for Art Lovers

What is Sharjah Art Museum?

The Sharjah Art Museum is a part of the Sharjah Museums Authority, which His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, established as an independent government department in 2006. The Sharjah Art Museum showcases a wide range of artistic creations in year-round, year-round public galleries. Visitors to the Sharjah Art Museum can see a wide range of artworks, as well as the museum’s temporary exhibitions and art workshops, making it a unique destination for art enthusiasts.

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A special world of beauty and creativity

The Sharjah Art Museum, one of the region’s largest art galleries, houses a permanent collection of works and paintings created by some of the world’s most famous creative artists since its opening in 2007. Stunning works of Arab art created by artists who have made a lasting impact on Arab art can teach you a lot about the region’s history.

Each of the museum’s three floors showcases more than 500 works of art that were created using a variety of expressive approaches in order to engage and inspire visitors. Throughout the year, the museum hosts a variety of art exhibitions and events. More than 4,000 books in Arabic, English, and other languages as well as audio-visual materials are available in the museum’s art library.

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Where is Sharjah Art Museum located?

The Sharjah Art Museum is located across the street from the Emirates Arts Society in Sharjah’s Arts District, Sweihan. This region’s streets are lined with shops and heritage markets, and many of the buildings are from the region’s rich history.

Museum site map

How long does it take to get to Sharjah Museum from different cities?

• From Abu Dhabi City: 2 hours 10 minutes (165 km)
• From Dubai: 30 minutes (25 km)
• From Ajman City: 20 minutes (16 km)
• From Umm Al Quwain: 30 minutes (20 km)
• From Ras Al Khaimah City: 1 hour (82 km)
• From Fujairah City: 1 hour 15 minutes (107 km)

Note: These times may vary due to traffic conditions.

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What are the landmarks close to Sharjah Art Museum?

• Sharjah Art Foundation
• Emirates Arts Society
• Sharjah Art Institute
• Souk Al Bahar
• Sharjah Corniche

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What are the dates for visiting Sharjah Art Museum?

Normal working hours

• From Saturday to Thursday: from 8 am to 8 pm
• Friday: from 4 pm to 8 pm

Working hours during the holy month of Ramadan

• From Saturday to Sunday: from 9 am to 2 pm
• Friday: closed

Holidays when the museum is closed:

• On the 29th of Ramadan (according to the Islamic calendar)
• The first day of Eid al-Fitr (according to the Islamic calendar)
• The first day of Eid al-Adha (according to the Islamic calendar)

Museum Café

• From Saturday to Thursday: from 8 am to 8 pm
• Friday: from 4 pm to 8 pm

Gift shop

• From Saturday to Thursday: from 8 am to 8 pm
• Friday: from 4 pm to 8 pm

Museum Library

• From Saturday to Thursday: from 8 am to 8 pm
• Friday: from 4 pm to 8 pm

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What are the prices of entry tickets for Sharjah Art Museum?

The Sharjah Art Museum offers free admission to everyone.

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Photo tour inside the Sharjah Art Museum

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