The Maritime Museum located in Sharjah in the Khan, is one of the popular attractions of the Emirate. The Museum was opened recently - in 2009. The initiator of Foundation of the Museum was made by the ruler of the Emirate, Sheikh al Qasimi. The main objective of the Maritime Museum - preserving material and material witnesses of the rich Maritime heritage of Sharjah and conduct educational activities. The sea played a major role in the life of the local population, thanks to him Emirates rapidly grown and evolved. 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 navigation. The Museum opened recently, it is not surprising that in its design were used the most modern technological advances, for example, interactive displays, through which you can watch interesting videos.

At the Maritime Museum in Sharjah the visitors a traditional sailing boat-Dau, made of wood. They were used for fishing, pearling and trading. Here you can also see a real pearl Arabic and learn exactly how it was mined, weighed and measured. Visiting the Museum, guests have the opportunity to get acquainted with all the local fishing traditions. The Museum presents a powerful wooden lift blocks for raising and lowering the sails.

Special attention of visitors is attracted by the photos and portraits of famous captains and sailors, as well as the recordings of the sailors and old sea song that can be seen and heard in the Museum.

The guides working in the Maritime Museum, tell a lot not only about the history of shipbuilding and navigation, but also on marine fauna and flora. Soon the Museum is planned to build a huge marine Park, which will be renovated aquarium and fisherman's construction.