Propel yourself through a journey of cultural discovery by visiting both the Sharjah Arts and Heritage Area. Visitors who travel to this area will discover the rich variety of culture that is on show which presents an excellent destination to visit during a stay in Sharjah.

The Sharjah Arts area provides guests with the chance to learn all about the arts and paintings of Sharjah. This area consists of a mosque and five heritage buildings which have gained prominence due to their importance as a showcase of 18th Century architecture. Visitors will also find the Sharjah Arts Center, The Art Café, Very Special Art Center, Art Studio, Sharjah Arts Museum, Emirates Fine Arts Society and Sharjah Arts Galleries in this area. Together these two areas house within their walls an impressive array of artwork that truly presents visitors with a comprehensive glimpse in to the past.

One building of interest here is the Sharjah Art Museum which is a museum that has been certified to international standards and features state of the art facilities to enhance your experience. This museum houses a permanent collection in addition to hosting various temporary exhibits as well.

Devoted to its mission of showcasing the heritage of the region, The Sharjah Heritage area features carefully renovated structures. Structures that visitors will find include the Heritage Museum, Islamic Museum, Al Hisn For and Museum in addition to various other small museums.
Items that visitors will be able to find on display include old currencies, jewelry, rare transcripts, priceless maps, pearl trade tools and photographs.

The most dominant structure that can be found here is the restored Sharjah Fort Museum which presents a fantastic glimpse in to the past. While another prominent structure that is located here is the Islamic Museum which offers an insight in to the Islamic religion through a variety of artifacts and exhibits.

Together these attractions in Sharjah are an absolute must for both lovers of art and history traveling to the city.