Ras Al Khaimah is one of the few places that has continuously been inhabited throughout its history, making it one of the longest-settled places in the world. To celebrate the Emirate’s history, The National Museum houses an impressive collection of archaeological and ethnological artifacts for visitors to explore.
As directed by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the Sharjah Museums Authority ــ SMA was established in 2006 as an autonomous government authority. SMA links and oversees 16 museums across Sharjah that cover widely varied fields, including Islamic art and culture, archaeology, heritage, science, marine life, as well as the history of Sharjah and the region.
We are home for optimistic imagination, committed to a more sustainable future for all. Our goal is to inspire and empower people to positively shape humanity’s next chapter. The building is an architectural and engineering marvel. It confidently straddles the past and the future, applying advanced technology to traditional artforms.
Arte Museum Dubai, presented by d'strict—a pioneer in democratizing visual art experiences—is an immersive media art exhibition located in Dubai, UAE: a place of endless possibilities. Centered around the theme of 'Eternal Nature,' ARTE MUSEUM DUBAI will showcase works that resonate with the natural landscapes and cultural backdrop of Dubai.
Al Ain Palace Museum originally functioned as the residence of the United Arab Emirates’ Ruling Family and the Ruler’s administrative center. Al Ain Palace was built in 1937 and then extended by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Founding Father of the UAE, who used it as his residence until 1966. It was renovated and converted to a house museum in 2001.
Set along the historic waters of Dubai Creek, the Al Shindagha Museum tells the proud story of the nation’s past and reverent traditions. The museum’s 'Dubai Creek: Birth of a City' is a state-of-the-art multimedia experience that guides visitors through the area’s dramatic development over centuries.
A dynamic 21st-century museum, Etihad Museum is focused on inspiring its visitors with the story of the founding of the UAE. The 25,000 m2 landmark is befittingly located at the very place where the UAE was founded in 1971. Through a unique visitor journey, the various pavilions house experience-driven exhibitions, interactive programs, and education initiatives that explore the chronology of events that culminated in the unification of the Emirates in 1971, with a key emphasis on the period between 1968 and 1974. The programs also aim to educate visitors about the nation's constitution, in particular - the rights, privileges, and responsibilities that it bestows upon the people of the UAE.
The Women’s Museum is a cultural and documentary center that is concerned with the history of women in the Emirates, their present, and everything related to aspects of their lives: thought, culture, arts, literature, heritage, history, and their daily lifestyle and rituals. The documentary material displayed by the museum highlights the real role of women in all fields.