Our Mission
The mission of the Sharjah Natural History and Botanical Museum is to disseminate knowledge of plants and animals through collection, research and display and to inspire in all our visitors a respect for the natural world.

About the Museum
Take an incredible journey through time at this interactive, high tech museum. Different halls show the region's natural history, with displays of desert and marine ecosystems. Go back in time to encounter dinosaur models, erupting volcanoes, prehistoric fossils and meteorites from outer space.

Sharjah Botanical Museum
On the same site as the Natural History Museum, learn about the development of plants and the complex relationship between humans and botany.

Cafe
Currently located at the end of the Marine Gallery, the Museum cafe offers a variety of snacks, coffees and teas.

  • Parking is available.
  • Please call the museum for Ramadan and public holiday timings.
  • Guided tours are provided free of charge by museum guides.
  • Group and school bookings can be arranged on request.
     
Sunday to Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday Closed
 
Adult 15 AED
Children (12 – 16)  5 AED
Children (Under 12)  Free
School  2 AED per student
(3 supervisors free per 60 students)
University students  5 AED

For more information, please call the Natural History & Botanical Museum on +971(6)-531 1411