Historical Museum in Umm al-Qaywayn is the main city Museum located in the fortress, which had previously acted patrol facilities and defended the entrance to the old city. On one side of the old Fort limited sea and Strait. Today, the restored Fort, but there is continued construction work on the restoration of the fortress wall.

In the historical Museum presents a large collection of unique artifacts found during archaeological excavations in the village of al-Dour. Excavations are carried out until now, so you can access every tourist.

Historical Museum consists of several sections: the archaeological exhibition; historical exposition; fortifications - walls and gates. The exposition is held at three levels. At the lowest level, you can see the pottery of all time periods, from the third Millennium BC. The upper tier is the most glorious and Sheikh bedroom, and apartments of the Governor, who ruled in the years of the domination of great Britain. Museum visitors have the opportunity to see the rooms personal belongings sheikhs.

Of particular interest among the guests of the historical Museum is the exhibition dedicated to the date palm trees and dates. And exhibition, which showcases the traditional life of the Arabs, the local industrial and commercial tradition (writing instruments of former times, ancient hairdressing tools, etc.).

In conclusion be sure to check out the room devoted to seamanship and navigation. Here you can see a wonderful collection of old ships and boats. Men will be interested to visit the Armory section that stores of ancient and modern weapons (swords, daggers), and women - section, which presents ancient objects in the kitchen, where they can see various cooking utensils of the past, a description of methods of cooking food using old primitive tools.