Sharjah Fort, National museum and archaeological site in Heart of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
The three-towered fortress contains 12 gallery spaces displaying historical artifacts, traditional weaponry, and documents from the Emirate of Sharjah's past.
Originally constructed in 1823 as a defensive structure and royal residence, the building underwent transformation into a public museum space in 1997.
The museum galleries present exhibits about the Qawasim tribe's naval strength, local law enforcement methods, and traditional aspects of Emirati life.
Located on Al Hisn Avenue in central Sharjah, the museum operates daily from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM with guided tours available in multiple languages.
The fort entrance features a collection of traditional cannons, while inside visitors can examine a reconstructed circular prison cell from past times.
Location: Emirate of Sharjah
Inception: 1997
Website: https://sharjahmuseums.ae/Our-Museums/Sharjah-Hisn-Museum.aspx?lang=en-US
GPS coordinates: 25.35860,55.38640
Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:12
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