The first Sharjah Islamic Museum opened its doors in the Heritage Area in 1996. Its extensive collections were moved to the impressive building of the traditional Souq Al Majarrah to be reinterpreted and redisplayed. The new Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization was opened on June 6, 2008.The Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization is located on the Corniche Street in al-Majjarah Area. It is situated on the opposite side of the Corniche Street from Sharjah Creek, and is highly visible due to its size and gold dome. Ample parking is available behind the museum, accessible from Gulf Road.
