8 museums in Sharjah that should not be missed

<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Qasimi - A visit to the Emirate of Sharjah is not sweet without entering the heritage area that takes you to another world between the emirate&#39;s ancient history, especially among its rich museums.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Maritime Museum</strong></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> It was reopened in 2009 in the Al Khan area to be larger than before and more focused on marine life and its role in the development of Sharjah, as it includes the region&#39;s marine heritage such as traditional dhow boats, Arabian pearls and traditional fishing methods.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Calligraphy Museum</strong></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> It was opened in 2002 and is located in the house of Mr. Hamad Al Midfa in the Sharjah heritage area located in the heart of Sharjah. The museum takes you on a journey through history between the Arab heritage represented in the arts of Arabic calligraphy and the creations of local and international artists. </p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/uploads/sharjah%20islamic%20civilisation.jpg" style="width: 667px; height: 500px;" /></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Museum of Islamic Civilization</strong></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> It was reopened in 2008 in the heart of historical Sharjah, and it has become a very important cultural landmark among the tourist attractions in Sharjah, especially since it is the first of its kind in the Emirates, and its holdings amount to more than 5 thousand Islamic pieces from all over the world.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Art Museum</strong></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> It opened in 1997 and today has become the largest exhibition hall in the Arabian Gulf region, as it contains a number of collections and permanent exhibits, in addition to temporary exhibitions, including works of art by local, international and oriental artists. </p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/uploads/sharjah%20cars.jpg" style="width: 750px; height: 469px;" /></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Old Car Museum</strong></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Opened in 2008, it is a museum that takes you to the world of old classic cars to explore its history closely. The museum includes more than 100 old cars manufactured between 1917 and 1970.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Sharjah Science Museum</strong></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> It was opened in 1993 under the name of the Sharjah Archeology Museum and reopened in 1997 after moving its location to the heart of Sharjah. It is a permanent archive of antiquities that were discovered in the emirate since 1972, such as artifacts, coins, jewelry, pottery and ancient weapons. </p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/uploads/sharjah-heritage-museum.jpg" style="width: 750px; height: 500px;" /></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Heritage Museum</strong></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> It reopened in 2012 in a new and expanded look within the Sharjah heritage area. It presents to the visitor the customs, traditions, and the cultural and heritage scene that characterizes Sharjah, through six halls that display various aspects of ancient heritage life.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Sharjah Fort</strong></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> This fort is the most important building in the Emirate of Sharjah during the past two centuries. It was built in the year 1823 and went through many phases. It was the seat of the Sharjah government, a residence for the ruling family, and a prison as well. Today it constitutes a very ancient historical edifice and a museum that includes galleries displaying many holdings that indicate the history of Sharjah.</p>