Sharjah Art Museum, Sharjah
Note: Sharjah Art Museum is temporarily closed until further notice. The official website continues to provide information about its collections, exhibitions, programmes and visitor services, but visitors should confirm its reopening before planning a visit.
Located in the Arts Area of Al Shuwaihean in the Heart of Sharjah, Sharjah Art Museum is one of the UAE’s major institutions dedicated to modern and contemporary Arab art. The museum first opened in 1997 and occupies a three-storey building featuring more than 500 artworks across different mediums and artistic techniques. Its permanent collection includes works by prominent Arab and Middle Eastern artists, alongside temporary exhibitions and art events.
The museum’s collection focuses particularly on modern and contemporary Arab art, with works by artists including Abdulqader Al Rais, Louay Kayali, Bashir Sinwar, Faiq Hassan, Mohammed Yusuf and Ismail Fatah Al-Turk. Visitors can also explore the museum’s art library, which contains more than 4,000 titles in Arabic, English and other languages, as well as visual and audio materials.
In addition to its exhibitions and collections, Sharjah Art Museum provides educational and community programmes, including family activities, gallery talks, lectures, workshops and programmes designed for schools, universities and visitors with disabilities. The museum also offers free guided tours in Arabic and English upon request, along with accessible visitor facilities.
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Permanent Collections · Temporary Exhibitions · Art Library · Educational Programmes · Family Programmes · Workshops · Guided Tours · Free Wi-Fi · Gift Shop · Wheelchair Accessibility · Mother’s Room
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