Fujairah Museum, Fujairah

In 1969, a small single-room museum was established with exhibits including coins, farming tools, pottery, and weapons. On 27 May 1991, Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi issued a decree to establish a Department of Antiquities and Heritage for the Emirate of Fujairah, including maintenance of the museum and its collection. On 30 November 1991, the ruler of Fujairah officially opened the museum. In 1998, the Department completed museum expansion plans with two large halls covering antiquities and three halls for heritage. OverviewEdit The museum has permanent exhibits of local archaeological finds and on the traditional way of life historically in Fujairah in particular and the UAE in general. Within the museum, the first exhibit hall displays heritage objects related to traditional local occupations such as agriculture, fishing, pottery, trade, and weaving.[3] A second hall on heritage displays ancient weapons, various costumes, and utensils. A further hall has displays including a spice shop and souq. The displays include archaeological finds from tombs at Al Badiyah, Dibba Al-Fujairah, and Qidfa', with objects such as arrowheads, carnelian beads, and vessels.[4] The museum has 2,100 artifacts and rare antiquities.[5] The museum is close to Fujairah Fort, which is within walking distance.[6]

This museum is near to Fujairah Fort. It is worth a quick look-see if you want to get to grips with the history of the area. Fujairah Museum boasts archaeological exhibits discovered during numerous excavations all over the emirate. Within the museum, the first exhibit hall displays heritage objects related to traditional local occupations such as agriculture, fishing, pottery, trade, and weaving. A second hall on heritage displays ancient weapons, various costumes, and utensils. A further hall has displays including a spice shop and souq. The displays include archaeological finds from tombs from different parts of the UAE. Visiting Hours:- From 8:30am to 6:30pm (Sunday to Thursday) From 2:30pm to 6:30pm (Friday) Closed on Saturdays Entry Fees:- AED 5.00 Parking:- Enough parking available in front of the museum.