The Cultural Capital
Sharjah Museums & Other Cultural Centres
Sharjah’s cultural landscape brings together museums, exhibitions and institutions dedicated to art, heritage and literature. From the Heart of Sharjah, guests can explore the historic buildings and galleries of the Sharjah Arts Area, as well as the Emirate’s traditions at Sharjah Heritage Museum. Along the Corniche, the distinctive gold-domed Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization houses collections spanning Islamic art, culture and history, while events such as the Sharjah Biennial and Sharjah International Book Fair reflect the city’s continuing cultural life.
A mere 8-minute drive or 2 km from the hotel, Sharjah’s Museum of Islamic Civilisation is a fascinating destination for those interested in the rich cultural heritage of Islam. With exhibits ranging from Islamic calligraphy to ceramics, coins, textiles, and manuscripts, this museum offers a unique insight into the Islamic world.
Sharjah’s Museum of Islamic Civilisation opens Saturday to Thursday from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm and Friday from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Admission into Sharjah’s Museum of Islamic Civilisation is AED 10 for adults, AED 5 for children ages 2 to 12, and free for children below 2 years old.
Located outside the city, the Mleiha Archaeological Centre is a 1-hour drive or 65 km from the hotel. Uncover the rich history of Sharjah and the UAE at this museum that showcases the region’s pre-Islamic, Islamic, and modern history through exhibits of archaeological artefacts and interactive displays.
The Mleiha Archaeological Centre opens Saturday to Thursday from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm and Friday from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Admission into Mleiha Archaeological Centre is AED 10 for adults, AED 5 for children ages 2 to 12, and free for children below 2 years old.
Moreover, guests booked in Al Bait Heritage Room, Al Bait Heritage Suite, Chedi Suite and Chedi Grand Suite can enjoy one-time complimentary entrance to the Sharjah Al Hisn Museum, Bait Al Naboodah Museum, Al Eslah School Museum, Sharjah Heritage Museum, Emirates Handicraft Centre and Traditional Games House per stay.
