Museums · Sharjah
Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization
متحف الشارقة للحضارة الإسلامية
Photo: Vladimir Medeyko and Dmitry Rozhkov in Sharjah, 16 July 2018 (2).jpg · Soul Train (Oleg Abarnikov) · CC BY SA 3.0 (licence)
Before you go
11 facts, each with its source- 4x4 needed No Source: osm · approach is asphalt at 33 m
- Entry fee Entry fee charged — amount not recorded Source: osm
- Time needed 1–2 hours Source: editor · category default
- Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy — level going, and most are step-free Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes Source: editor · category default
- Opening hours Sa-Th 08:00-20:00; Fr 16:00-20:00 Source: osm · OSM opening_hours syntax
- Facilities Parking 94 m · Food nearby 152 m · Shop 156 m Source: osm · mapped within 300 m
- Drones Registration with the GCAA is required before flying, whatever the drone weighs, and recreational flying is limited to approved green zones below 400 ft Source: official · national rule · General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) · checked 2026-09-05
- Dress The UAE expects shoulders and knees covered away from hotels, beaches and pools. Galleries are air-conditioned cold. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 4 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
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Safety notes
- Summer here is humid as well as hot, and the humidity is what catches visitors out: shade, water and an indoor plan for the middle of the day matter more than the temperature reading suggests.
- Flying a drone needs a permit, and there are large no-fly areas around airports, ports and government buildings. Do not assume a camera drone is allowed anywhere.
- Do not photograph people without asking, and do not photograph military, port or government sites at all.
- During Ramadan, eating, drinking and smoking in public in daylight is not done, and opening hours shift; check before you plan a day around a site.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04
How far is it?
- 17 mfrom Dubai International Airport (DXB) · 15 km
- 5 mfrom Sharjah · 4 km
- 18 mfrom Ajman · 16 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
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ComfortableToo hot
Air-conditioned, so a museum is what a summer afternoon is for; the window above describes the walk to the door.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
museum in United Arab Emirates
Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q7489771
About & Sources Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization
Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization is a museum in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates — Wikidata describes it as "museum in United Arab Emirates". Practical notes from open data: an entry fee is recorded (yes) and recorded opening hours are Sa-Th 08:00-20:00; Fr 16:00-20:00; treat these as a starting point and confirm locally. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically October–April. Nearby: Al Majarrah park, Rain Room and Sharjah Art Museum.
At a glance
- Museums · Sharjah
- museum in United Arab Emirates
- Entry fee: yes (OSM)
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- Has a Wikipedia article
- 3 open-data sources · verified not yet
Photos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a 4x4 to reach Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization?
No — approach is asphalt at 33 m (source: osm).
Is there an entry fee at Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization?
Entry fee charged — amount not recorded (source: osm). Amounts change; confirm on arrival.
What are the opening hours at Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization?
Sa-Th 08:00-20:00; Fr 16:00-20:00 (source: osm). Hours change around Ramadan and public holidays.
When is the best time to visit Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization?
Typically October–April for museums. Air-conditioned, so a museum is what a summer afternoon is for; the window above describes the walk to the door.
How long do I need at Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization?
1–2 hours (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization?
Parking 94 m · Food nearby 152 m · Shop 156 m (source: osm).
How high is Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization?
About 4 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization?
In Sharjah (AE-SH), United Arab Emirates, at 25.3649, 55.3893 — near Al Majarrah park, Rain Room and Sharjah Art Museum.
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