Admission Ticket: Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization

Situated in the historical heart of Sharjah on the Majarrah Waterfront, this fascinating Museum is housed in what was once a traditional Middle Eastern souq or indoor market. The new Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization presents more than five thousand exquisite Islamic artifacts from all over the Islamic World, arranged according to themes and spread over seven spacious galleries and display areas.
The museum comprises seven spacious galleries and display areas for its permanent collection organized as follows:
The Abu Bakr Gallery of Islamic Faith
The Abu Bakr Gallery of Islamic Faith presents an introduction to Islam and the Holy Quran. It presents the five pillars of Islam, important principles of Islamic doctrine and a fascinating account of the Hajj or Islamic pilgrimage. Outstanding artifacts include monumental sections from the Kiswah, which covers the Ka’aba in Makkah, rare historical Quran manuscripts as well as models, photographs, presentations and important facts about mosque architecture from around the world.
The Ibn Al-Haytham Gallery of Science and Technology
This Gallery showcases the achievements of Islamic science and the contributions of great Islamic scholars to world civilization. Sophisticated three-dimensional models, audiovisuals and extensive information panels chart some of the most outstanding discoveries, inventions and theories developed by Islamic scholars in such fields as astronomy, medicine, geography, architecture, mathematics, chemistry, military technology, marine navigation and engineering.