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Sharjah Museums Authority

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Emirate of Sharjah
Sharjah Museums Department (SMD)
إدارة متاحف الشارقة
Agency overview
JurisdictionSharjah
HeadquartersSharjah
Agency executive
Websitewww.sharjahmuseums.ae

The Sharjah Museums Department, established in 2006 by His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi, Member of Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, aims to promote the emirate's legacy of arts, heritage and culture. Sharjah Museums Department is member of the Global Cultural Districts Network.

The Sharjah Museums Department was established in 2006 by His Highness the Ruler as an independent government department affiliated to the Ruler's Office. The Sharjah Museums Department oversees and links the current and future museums of Sharjah. The Sharjah Museums cover the arts, Islamic culture and history, heritage and history of Sharjah and the region, archaeology, science, children's learning and natural history.