Museums and Learning Centres

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Sharjah Desert Park (Wildlife Centre, Natural History and Botanical Museum, Islamic Botanic Garden and Children’s Petting Farm)

Buhais Geology Park

Wasit Wetlands Centre, Sharjah (Birds)

Khor Kalba Mangrove Centre

Sharjah Holy Quran Museum

Heart of Sharjah (includes several museums)

Al Noor Island and Butterfly House, Sharjah

Ajman Fort and Museum

Sharjah Aquarium and Maritime Museum

15 Top Islamic Attractions in the UAE

Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization

National Museum of Ras Al Khaimah

Falaj Al Mu’alla Fort and Museum (inland UAQ)

Sharjah Science Museum

Mleiha Archaeological Centre

Sharjah Centre for Astronomy and Space Sciences (Sharjah Planetarium)

Al Mahatta (Airport) Museum, Sharjah

Sharjah Classic Car Museum

Kalba Bird of Prey Centre

Guide to Visiting the Abrahamic Family House (Abu Dhabi)

Sharjah Art Museum and Art Area

Al Hefaiyah Mountain Conservation Centre, Kalba

Best places to visit in Al Ain (includes Oasis and Museums)

Masfoot Museum

Umm Al Quwain Fort and Museum

Best Places to Visit in Al Dhaid (includes Wild Life Centre and Al Dhaid Fort and Museum)

The Resistance Monument, Khor Fakkan

Off-road History Museum, Al Madam

The House of Wisdom, Sharjah

Traditional Crafts Museum, Khorfakkan

Tayyibah Heritage Museum, Fujairah

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