Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization

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Very quiet and well built, but a lot of room for improvement. WiFi wasn't working so my blind wife wasn't able to enjoy/listen to the audio. Lift also wasn't working.

Some artifacts were amazing. The history information in a timeline screen is awesome! There could be more artifacts, and details. Many periods were missing.

Very good collection of artifacts and information. Its not just about religion but also about science, astronomy, artistry, architecture, craftsmanship and valour. Well setup and managed. Excellent staff at the information desk. Must do for those interested in islamic history and culture. Ample parking. Post museum visit you can go across the road and have a snack or drink at cafeteria or go on a bot ride or just walk and take in the views.

What I like about going to museums is on how people from the past creates something with all their heart and soul in it. You can see the beauty of their art and culture in their pieces and they're making sure those are durable (so durable it can even last a lifetime).

Entrance here is just AED10 and yet you can see more than what you paid for. This is great for people who are into art, history and culture.

First time visit this Sharjah Museum. There are a few thousands of replicas displayed and the most interesting part is the dome. It is beautiful. We went with a tour guide on a weekday and no line up.

Very Interesting place.
A place to learn more about Islamic culture. A must visit place when you are in Sharjah. The ticket is affordable as well. Just want to commend Amna for she is very polite and friendly. She guided us where to start. Thank you

This was one of the best museums in UAE there are 4 galleries and you get to see the dome at the top at the end, don’t miss it if you’re around. All the galleries are full of beautiful cups, glasses, carpets and other items from centuries. It takes over an hour to visit all the galleries properly, so plan accordingly.

Beautiful place where history is preserved beautifully. Glorious past of Islam. Must see for everyone, young ones in particular. The Muslim world needs sincere scientists and architects

It was a good experience for me to visit. I enjoyed my vacation a remarkable day for me. A place where you visit with friends and family or alone no matter.  If you are in sharjah area visit one time at least.  Students can also learn how Muslims worldwide 🌐  in past days,  they can see the contribution of Muslims for human beings.  And will feel proud.

A mind-blowing museum with exquisite artifacts from all over the Muslim world. Best place to visit in Sharjah!
• Parking Availability: 10/10 Plenty of parking spaces are available.
• Staff Expertise: 8/10 Well-experienced staff.
• General Atmosphere: 10/10 The place is delightful and calm. You will have a lot of fun exploring all the artifacts. Cafeteria is available inside.
• Cleanliness: 7/10 Bathrooms could be better.
• Handicap Accessibility: 10/10 Wheelchairs and ramps are available.

Being a Muslim we must want to know our civilization

What a marvelous place. Architecture is stunning. Displays are well designed and well lighted. Loved small models.

A great place to go. It has all the information you need to know about Islam. (A soul beautifying religion) 
You get interacted with the history, famous people, science, medication, eduaction system in Islam and.. whatever you need to know.
5 stars for sure!

Imposing former warehouse building, a quiet but fascinating spot. Thoughtfully broken up into sections on Islamic science and architecture as well as the cultural history of the religion. Notable collection of original photos by Harry Philby, father of notorious Russian spy Kim Philby. Well worth the modest admittance fee. Also handy for some  good local restaurants off the tourist track.

This is a great museum to visit if you are around Al Sharjah. Very useful information about different aspects of the Islamic history 👍🏼

Must visit place in Sharjah if you are interested in ancient Islamic civilization and old traditions. All the exhibit are well explained in Arabic and English via touch screens. Entrance fee for Adult is AED. 10. For kids AED. 5.

Very informative  islamic history. Muslim scientens and muslim rulers specially umer bin abdul aziz r a

Worth a visit, cool exhibitions, even if you’re a local you’ll learn something cool!

A very special place, rich in history, faith, art, culture, heritage and spirituality. A museum absolutely to visit.

Must see in Sharjah. Very original and authentic place. Loved the science history gallery. Temporary art exhibitions also take place. Entry fee is 10 dirham and parking is free

Tried to visit with family, but the lady at reception refused to give ticket saying she needs correct 25 dhs change. I was having 100 dhs only. Very bad experience.

A truly remarkable museum offering a very rare glimpse into the Islamic past with exquisite attention to details. Several themes exist such as science, art, wars, architecture all of which are systematically laid out.

Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization is a beautiful indoor place to visit if you have interest in Islamic history, authorities have put really great efforts to to arrange and maintain all this.

Very nice place to visit. The highlight of the museum, as I have not as much interest in Islamic culture, is the dome up on the highest floor. Don't miss it!

We were staying in Dubai but desperately wanted to visit the Museum of Islamic Civilization in Sharjah so made the hour and half long trip, alas, we were left very disappointed. Its more a museum of general cultures throughout history as apposed to specific Islamic civilization. Much of the exhibits on display didn't give me any feel of what the religion was about, other than a section of mosque architecture throughout the world. I would have liked to see more things related to the Prophet, his companions, and other famous Islamic figures.

After visiting the extremely primitive and very poor exhibits that we were taken to in Dubai, I was surprised and delighted by this museum.  The quantity, quality and presentation of what was  exhibited was superb, very professional.  I only regret the little time that our tour assigned to this museum. I was only able to see a very small fraction of what was available.  If I could, I would go back with much more time to view it all.

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