Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization

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Level 24 Local Expert

A beautifully curated museum displaying centuries of Islamic art, science, and culture. Less crowded and deeply educational. Take an intercity bus from Dubai to Sharjah and then a local taxi or bus to the museum.

Panaishe Chibondo

Level 4 Local Expert

It’s a great place to spend time with family and about civilization. The only challenge was that the escalators were not working. We had to leave children strollers on the ground floor. Otherwise it was a great experience

Вячеслав Карпов

Level 14 Local Expert

A gorgeous museum with a very rich collection of exhibits from various fields. There are interactive exhibits. Low cost of a visit. Ample free parking. Spacious halls, few visitors.

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Марина Р.

Level 16 Local Expert

I really liked the museum. Filled with information, lots of artifacts. But also new models. We enjoyed spending time with my husband. There is also a cafe and a shop. Conveniently located.

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Елена Сергеевна

Level 8 Local Expert

It's a great museum, very informative if you know English. There are no Russian audio guides. On the ground floor there is a gallery dedicated to the origin and development of Islam (very interesting) and a science gallery, where some exhibits can be viewed and interactive experiences can be conducted, children may like this part especially. On the second floor there are 4 galleries with weapons, ceramics, embossing, dishes. On the third floor there is a very beautiful dome with a starry sky and constellations. The cost of the visit is 10 dirhams, and you will enjoy much more.

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Евгения Костина

Level 10 Local Expert

A wonderful museum! About five thousand exhibits. There are many interactive exhibits on the ground floor. The life and formation of culture and technological progress are shown. A gorgeous dome on the top floor, in a cafe, in the form of zodiac constellations. We were with a child, 11 years old. Carried away by a teenager🙂 all descriptions in Arabic and English!

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Ольга Евдокимова

Level 4 Local Expert

A magnificent museum. Educational expositions. The information is provided in English and Arabic. Lots of interactive locations

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Елена

Level 13 Local Expert

It's a gorgeous place, beautiful, informative, and culturally diverse. It was a bit far, almost at the border of the next emirate of Ajman, from Occidental they took a taxi for 6 km for 20 dirhams, the ticket also seemed to be the same. There is no guide, but it's understandable, we walked for two hours, it's very comfortable, there are recreation areas, a cafe, a shop. Lots of interactivity. The view around is interesting. And from this place, further towards the Flag, if you go, then you can make an excellent program for yourself: the old port, the art museum, the embankment, the fishing pier, the fish and clothing markets, the government quarter, an amusement park, an amphitheater. For the whole day

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Ольга Шеверницкая

Level 7 Local Expert

A modern museum, lots of interactive exhibits, you can read, watch, squeeze. The building itself, architecture, and design are worthy of special attention. We got both cognitive and aesthetic pleasure. Thank you.

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veterprofi

Level 25 Local Expert

Very cool. Globally. Very large areas and a super interesting exhibit of artifacts. Studying the material, we can conclude that a very large number of discoveries and inventions have been made in the East. Set aside a minimum of 3-4 hours for visits and be sure to dress warmly. It's cold in the museum.

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Светлана К.

Level 12 Local Expert

An excellent educational museum. There are six galleries with interesting exhibits ranging from numismatics and ancient manuscripts, to models of holy Islamic sites and all kinds of inventions by Arab scientists...

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Анна Жарова

Level 10 Local Expert

This is not a UAE museum. This is the museum of Islam. There are exhibits from Mongolia, Iran and other countries. In 2025, admission for Russians was free. That's why I recommend it. Get to know this interesting culture. Free wi-fi for visitors.

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Андрей Павлов

Level 15 Local Expert

A great museum! A magnificent collection of qurans. Unusual space and decoration. Cheap ticket

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Luba Orlova

Level 9 Local Expert

I really liked all the expositions. Very informative.

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Ольга Иванова-Мюллер

Level 30 Local Expert

An excellent educational museum, and we enjoyed watching the entire exposition.

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Андрей Ф

Level 17 Local Expert

I don't really like such (historical) museums, but it was interesting to see the exhibits and the actual stages of the development of Islamic civilization. Both writing and art, weapons, household items, the development of science, crafts and industry. The museum building itself is beautiful both from the outside and especially from the inside. Admission is 10 dirhams.

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Лэйла Кулиева

Level 8 Local Expert

A wonderful place, I highly recommend you to visit. The exhibition dedicated to the science and technology of Islamic countries is especially interesting. In addition, there are few people in the museum, which allows you to enjoy the exhibitions.

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Лидия Бутова

Level 4 Local Expert

An amazing museum! It contains unique collections about the development of science, weaving, and architecture. I highly recommend it!!!

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Jaboroff

Level 17 Local Expert

There are just no words, it needs to be seen. Several thousand exhibits ranging from coins to manuscripts. They are divided into several thematic expositions. A ticket to the museum costs pennies.

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Владимир Сенский

Level 8 Local Expert

It is very interesting, captures the attention for at least an hour, or even two. Many exhibits can be touched

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Тамара

Level 6 Local Expert

The impressions are amazing, the museum's exposition is very rich, and the atmosphere is very pleasant. I recommend a visit.

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Екатерина Шехирева

Level 5 Local Expert

It's a very interesting place. Even without a guided tour, everything is clear and informative. The children used a translator, everything is available.

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София

Level 12 Local Expert

A very beautiful and fabulous museum with several floors and a large number of halls with various exhibits on a variety of topics: weapons, crafts, historical figures, architecture, astronomy, history, religion and much more. A huge bonus is that there are few people here. There is a magical peaceful atmosphere. Spent a few hours here

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Раис Х

Level 6 Local Expert

I liked the various measuring instruments. For those who have been to the Hermitage, it will be boring here. There are very few exhibits. And so, to spend time and take a break from a beach holiday, you can go.

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Андрей

Level 5 Local Expert

It is very interesting and informative. Pay attention to the elephant clock. They go and do a show every half hour. But the truth is not always (

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Елена Новикова

Level 5 Local Expert

I liked the museum, two hours flew by unnoticed,a lot of interactive exhibits, some you can touch and twist, even though we have not been children for a long time, we are delighted.They let us in for free, gave us our age and didn't even ask for our documents.

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Владимир из Брянска

Level 18 Local Expert

A very interesting and informative museum located in the building of the former market. Entrance is paid - 10 dirhams (adult) and 5 dirhams for children. There are a lot of different exhibits, including interactive ones. All information is provided in English and Arabic. Also at the entrance, as a pledge of the passport, you can take an audio guide explaining the museum's expositions in Russian. Photography is allowed. I recommend it.

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Людмила Т.

Level 5 Local Expert

The museum is interesting and informative. Mainly printed material, as well as layouts, dishes, clothes, carpets…But, unfortunately, there is no audio guide in Russian. I had to translate texts from English to Russian.

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Rinat

Level 10 Local Expert

It's a beautiful place, very interesting. On the downside, there is no guide in Russian.

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Hiildar Doc

Level 15 Local Expert

A very interesting museum! To be honest, I thought he was only about religion. But no! Most of the expositions are devoted to Arabic science of the Middle Ages, crafts, weapons, art. If you are in Sharjah, be sure to visit!

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Виталий Ф.

Level 4 Local Expert

It's a very unusual place, I liked it. It is a pity that Turkish/English is bilingual and there is no audio guide. Some description is only in Turkish.

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Yaroslav Z

Level 23 Local Expert

A wonderful museum, a huge exposition, there are places to relax, it will be interesting with children.

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225579 Подольская

Level 13 Local Expert

The museum is good, large, modern, and has a lot of educational things for children. Minus: there is no audio guide in Russian(

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Аlexei Тrepakov

Level 30 Local Expert

History. Interesting. If you do not have knowledge of languages. Any translator can help.

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Сергей Б.

Level 7 Local Expert

An interesting place, but there is not enough audio guide in Russian.

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Анна

Level 14 Local Expert

It's a great museum, and there are plenty of places to compare it to. It will probably be a bit boring for children, since there is no interactive content, but if an adult helps them figure it out, then it will be great for the child!

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Мария Л.

Level 5 Local Expert

There were a few visitors in the morning, very interesting expositions

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Людмила

Level 6 Local Expert

An interesting local museum. It looks more like a local history museum... It's so cute and interesting... I recommend

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константин кулагин

Level 15 Local Expert

You can go once. The ticket price is 10 dirhams. From potsherds to weapons .

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Татьяна Матсон

Level 6 Local Expert

There are interactivity ( you need to click on the buttons and see how it works ) a lot of things , I advise you to visit

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Дмитрий Tech

Level 17 Local Expert

A very interesting museum! Stock up on time and a translator. I have to go for the whole day.

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Байрас Билалов

Level 9 Local Expert

It is worth visiting this museum. A variety of diaramas and 2-3 levels

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Виталий Брыков

Level 13 Local Expert

A modern museum, where there is something to see and get carried away! I recommend it!

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Илья Воравко

Level 7 Local Expert

A good place to get to know Islamic culture better. I liked it. And very accessible. Only 10 dirzams per person

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Дмитрий Петров

Level 11 Local Expert

Very interesting and informative. The hall with technologies is especially interesting

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Морозов Артем

Level 8 Local Expert

Great museum! Definitely worth a visit!

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Rokki

Level 28 Local Expert

Nice interesting museum, there is air conditioning inside

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Алибек Садуллаев

Level 8 Local Expert

Educational Museum I recommend it to everyone Lots of interesting stuff

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дима корбут

Level 4 Local Expert

You can visit, go for an hour to take a look Spoiler alert, the Arabs came up with everything

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Николай

Level 9 Local Expert

A great place for tourists to visit. Using the QR code at the reception, you download the app, turn it on and walk through the halls, the guide will tell you everything. There are many preserved antiques, books, coins, tools, etc. The price is 10 dirhams. I definitely recommend it.

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Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization

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