MUSEUM INFORMATION
LOCATION
SOUQ AL ARSAH
BAIT AL NABOODAH
AL MIDFAA HOUSE
HISN AL SHARJAH
HISN KALBA
CONTACT US
SITE MAP
HOME
|
|
The Sharjah Heritage Museum is a combination of several museums and includes: - Souq Al Arsah: An old souq, that has been restored with great charm and traditional style. It is located just behind the waterfront in Old Sharjah.
- Bait Al Naboodah: The Al Naboodah family house, has been converted into the heritage museum. Each room has a different theme, and displays jewellery, costumes and artifacts of the period.
- Al Midfaa House: The Al Midfaa family house is a charming restored building in a quiet area behind the souq.
- Al Hisn Sharjah: The Al Hisn fort was the traditional residence of the ruling family of Sharjah. Sheikh Sultan bin Saqr Al Qassimi "The First" built the fort nearly 200 years ago and it was the center of all developmental activities in the Emirates of Sharjah. It displays contents that cover the history of Sharjah.
- Hisn Kalba: This fort is one of the defensive forts, built near the UAE coast. It was used for control, reconnaissance and defence.
|
