Sharjah Maritime Museum is classified as one of the most famous tourist attractions in the UAE and most ideal for families and children, because it provides them with an entertaining and entertaining meal, which narrates the marine life of the city from 6 thousand years until the present time through 700 models made with precision and perfection.
The museum dates back to 2003, when it was first opened in the Heritage District (Al Khan), and then in 2009 after witnessing a series of developments.
Throughout the article, we present to you the most important activities that can be taken during a visit to the Maritime Museum, one of the most important museums in Sharjah and the most attractive factors for tourism in Sharjah for families, with mention of the best hotels in Sharjah near it.
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The best things to do in Sharjah Marine Museum
• You can learn about Sharjah marine stories, and watch a lot of marine monuments, which were collected through the people of Sharjah, which was the sea an important part of their daily lives.
• You can see the traditional wooden ships that roamed the sea in the past for fishing, diving and pearl search.
• Learn about different types of ships whose shapes vary according to the nature of their use, in addition to watching the dazzling pearls extracted from the depths of the Gulf.
• The marine museum in Sharjah is most distinguished by the Al Qasimina ship located directly in the marina, outside the museum building. It is the last ship of its kind that exists to this day, in addition to the pearl ship, which some believe is one of the oldest known pearls in the world, and was estimated to be 7 thousand years old.
• There is a lot to learn about in the Sharjah Maritime Museum. If you pass through Sharjah, do not miss the opportunity to visit this special museum. After completing your visit, you can visit Sharjah Aquarium, which is a few steps away from the museum.
Times of the Sharjah Marine Museum
The museum is available for visiting from Saturday to Thursday from 8:00 in the morning until 20:00 in the evening.
Friday from 16:00 PM until 20:00 PM.
Prices of entry cards
For children under two years, admission is free.
Children (12 years) 10 dirhams per child.
As for adults (13+ years) 15 dirhams per person.
Sharjah hotels near Sharjah Maritime Museum
Hilton Sharjah is considered one of the best 5-star hotels in Sharjah. It is less than a 10-minute drive from the museum.
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The hotel is rated good both for location, view, and cleanliness.
The Copthorne Hotel Sharjah, one of the best 4-star Emirates hotels in Sharjah, is less than 10 minutes away by car.
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The hotel got very good reviews for the location, cleanliness, breakfast, services.
The location of Sharjah Maritime Museum on the map
