UAE: Free entry to museums in Sharjah this week

Here’s an opportunity for residents and tourists to explore the rich Emirati culture and heritage as museums in Sharjah are open to the public for free until March 3.

Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) will grant free entry to its museums such as Sharjah Fort (Al Hisn), Sharjah Calligraphy Museum, Bait Al Naboodah, and Hisn Khorfakkan.

Additionally, SMA has rolled out ‘Museums Express’, a mobile bus museum initiative operational in Dibba Al Hisn on February 28, and at the Heart of Sharjah on March 1 and March 3, that will enable visitors to journey through various Sharjah Museum collections.

Aside from enjoying free entry, visitors can also participate in various “workshops designed to immerse visitors in the rich tapestry of the Emirate's heritage and history,” according to SMA. These include the Al Hisn Towers workshop at Sharjah Fort (Al Hisn) that will delve into the history of the iconic 1823 AD edifice.

Visitors will learn more about the history of Sharjah and the ruling family, as well as ancient defence tactics, governance system, previous everyday life in the emirate.

Bait Al Naboodah, constructed in 1845 AD and renowned for its exquisite heritage architecture featuring Roman-inspired wooden columns and intricate decorations, will host a workshop where participants will paint floral and geometric designs on gypsum casts.

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