Maritime Museum, located in Sharjah in the Khan - this is one of the most popular attractions of the emirate. The museum was opened recently - in 2009. The initiator of the foundation of the museum was made ruler of the emirate - Sheikh Al Qasimi. The main objective of the Maritime Museum - saving materials and material evidence of the rich maritime heritage of Sharjah and conducting outreach activities. The sea has played a major role in the life of the local population, thanks to him Emirates rapidly grew and developed. Local residents were engaged in fishing, seafood and, of course, pearls.

Maritime Museum although not large, but very interesting, especially for fans of shipbuilding and seafaring. The museum was opened recently, so it is not surprising that in its decoration were used the most modern technological advances, such as interactive displays, with which you can watch exciting videos.

The Maritime Museum Sharjah eyes of visitors represented the traditional seaworthy boats, dhows made of wood. They were used for fishing, pearling and trade. Also here you can see a real Arab pearls and know exactly how it was mined, weighed and measured. After visiting the museum, visitors have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with all the local fishing tradition. The museum has a powerful lifting wooden blocks for raising and lowering the sails.

Special attention of visitors attracted to photography and portraits of famous captains and seafarers, as well as recordings of sailors and old sea songs that can be seen and heard at the museum.

Guides working in the Maritime Museum, will tell a lot of interesting things, not only about the history of shipbuilding and navigation, but the marine fauna and flora. Soon around the museum it is planned to build a huge marine park, which will be renovated aquarium and fishing buildings.