Free entry to Sharjah museums on International Museum Day

May 17, 2026 / 9:21 PM

Sharjah24: Samira Al Ghais, Curator of the Sharjah Maritime Museum, announced that entry to all museums in Sharjah, Khorfakkan and Kalba will be free on Monday to mark International Museum Day, which is observed annually on 18 May.

Al Ghais explained that the Sharjah Museums Authority continues its celebrations under this year’s theme, “Museums Unite a Divided World”, with cultural and interactive activities that began at Sharjah Fort and the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation.

Activities conclude at Maritime Museum

She added to statements for “Sharjah24” that the activities will conclude at the Sharjah Maritime Museum with guided tours and interactive programmes for teenagers and people with disabilities, alongside workshops and youth initiatives presented by graduates of the “Sharjah Museums Ambassadors” programme.

Museum passport campaign continues

Al Ghais also invited the public to visit Sharjah museums until 31 May and to participate in the “Sharjah Museums Passport” campaign by collecting stamps from five museums to be in with a chance of winning valuable cash prizes.