Sharjah Islamic Museum

Sharjah Islamic Museum presents the deep roots in the Arab and Islamic culture. Exhibits within the Islamic Museum include artifacts and manuscripts expressing a distinct Islamic heritage. A number of scientific and religious manuscripts as well as a collection of Islamic arts and crafts are on display. Items of particular note within the Sharjah Islamic Museum are the clay, pottery and glass as well as metallic handicrafts inlayed with silver, gold and brass.

Other collections on display within the Islamic Museum are ornamental tools, jewelry and various Islamic currencies dating to both Abbaside and Omayyad eras. These include collections of silver dinars and dirhams.