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Sharjah Art Museum: Hours, Entry and What to See

What is reported about Sharjah Art Museum's opening hours, entry fee and collection, and where sources disagree.

1 min read Updated 11 Nov 2026 Being verified

Quick answer

Sharjah Art Museum shows modern and contemporary Arab art and opened in 1997. Several guides say entry is free, but sources disagree on opening hours: 8:00 am to 8:00 pm in some, 9:00 am to 9:00 pm in Property Finder. Confirm with the Sharjah Museums Authority before you go.

Quick facts

Operator: Sharjah Museums AuthoritySource: Property Finder
Opened: 1997Source: My Art Guides; Property Finder
Entry: FreeSource: My Art Guides; Indians in UAE
Opening hours: My Art Guides: Saturday to Thursday 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, Friday 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Property Finder: Saturday to Thursday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, Friday 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm.Source: My Art Guides; Property FinderSources disagree
Address: Corniche Street, Arts Area, Sharjah. Property Finder places it in Al Shuwaiheen, opposite the Emirates Fine Arts Society.Source: My Art Guides; Property Finder
Contact: +971 6 568 8222, info@sma.gov.aeSource: My Art Guides
Collection: Modern and contemporary Arab art. Barjeel Art Foundation's collection has been shown here since May 2018.Source: My Art Guides; WhichMuseum

Last checked 11 Nov 2026. Not yet confirmed with the official operator.

What it is

Sharjah Art Museum is the emirate's main museum for modern and contemporary Arab art. It opened in 1997 and, according to Property Finder, it is run by the Sharjah Museums Authority. Bayut says it is part of the Heart of Sharjah project and that the cafe, gift shop and library keep the same hours as the museum.

What to see

The museum shows a permanent collection of modern and contemporary Arab art and rotates exhibitions. Since May 2018 the collection of the Barjeel Art Foundation has been on display here under an agreement with the Sharjah Museums Authority.

Before you go

Opening hours vary between guides, so check before travelling. Sharjah Art Foundation venues are separate from this museum.

What we still need to verify

Official opening hours and any ticket price for special exhibitions from the Sharjah Museums Authority.
Current exhibitions.
Parking and public transport.

Frequently asked questions

Is Sharjah Art Museum free?

My Art Guides and Indians in UAE list admission as free. Special exhibitions may differ, so confirm with the Sharjah Museums Authority.

What are the opening hours of Sharjah Art Museum?

Sources disagree. My Art Guides and Bayut give 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, while Property Finder gives 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. Fridays start at 4:00 pm in the sources that list them. Hours can change during Ramadan and holidays.

Who runs Sharjah Art Museum?

Property Finder says it is operated by the Sharjah Museums Authority.

Sources

Sources were consulted in November 2026. Figures from third parties are shown as reported and may differ between sources.