Sharjah Maritime Museum, Maritime history museum in Al Khan, United Arab Emirates
The Sharjah Maritime Museum contains exhibits of traditional wooden dhows, fishing equipment, and diving tools used throughout the Gulf region.
Established in 2003 in the Heritage Area, the museum relocated to Al Khan in 2009 to accommodate an expanded collection of maritime artifacts.
The museum presents the maritime traditions of pearl diving, fishing methods, and sea trading that shaped the development of coastal communities.
Located adjacent to Sharjah Aquarium, the museum operates from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Saturday through Thursday, with Friday hours from 4:00 PM.
The collection includes original Arabian pearls from Gulf waters and traditional wooden pulley blocks used for sail manipulation on ancient vessels.
Inception: April 9, 2003
GPS coordinates: 25.33176,55.35903
Latest update: November 17, 2025 07:58
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