On the International Day of Museums ... here are 5 museums in Dubai that are worth a visit

  • Dubai Museum

  • Saruq Al-Hadid Museum

  • Coins Museum

  • Al Shindagha Museum

  • Union Museum

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On May 18 of each year, the world celebrates the International Day of Museums. This is an opportunity for museum professionals to communicate with the public and alert them to the challenges facing museums.

The International Day of Museums assumes the importance of being a means of cultural exchange, enriching cultures and enhancing understanding and cooperation between peoples.

The International Day of Museums was set on May 18 of each year formally in 1977 during the General Assembly of the International Council of Museums (ICOM) with the adoption of the resolution with the aim of uniting the creative aspirations and efforts of museums and galleries and drawing the attention of the global public to their activities.

This year focused on the future of museums "recovery and re-imagining", and the museums affiliated with them in the Emirate of Dubai receive visitors free of charge, in confirmation of the importance of museums as important cultural edifices that connect members of society with their rich history and authentic heritage, consolidating their connection with the country's ancient past, and entrenching the original values ​​and traditions. In them.

On the International Day of Museums ... we mention 5 museums in Dubai to visit:

Dubai Museum

It is located in the historic Al Fahidi Fort, which is the first museum of its kind to be established in the Emirate of Dubai, following in the footsteps of the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, may God rest his soul, in making Al Fahidi Fort a beacon of culture.

Saruq Al-Hadid Museum

The museum is located in the historic Al Shindagha neighborhood in the heart of the Emirate of Dubai, and it tells the story of one of the most important and mysterious archaeological sites discovered in the United Arab Emirates so far.

The museum uses the latest technical methods to explore the Saruq al-Hadid site - the 'Minerals Path', one of the desert archaeological sites that was a center for metallurgy for nearly three thousand years.

Coins Museum

The numismatics museum is located in one of the dwellings of the historic Al Fahidi neighborhood, and it was converted into a museum of coins in 2004, and it consists of two floors, and it is built of coral stone, stucco, sandalwood, fronds and trunks of palm trees, and teak wood.

Visitors to the museum have access to coins dating back to different historical eras

Al Shindagha Museum

Located in the Dubai Creek, the Al Shindagha Museum is a world-class heritage museum that sails through memory and forms the cornerstone of Dubai's vibrant historical district.

The museum was established within the framework of an initiative aimed at transforming the creek into a regional center for culture and heritage, and it tells the great story of human creativity, the story of perseverance and resilience, the story of strong determination and determination to achieve progress that has shaped today's Dubai.

 Union Museum

The Etihad Museum bears a vibrant 21st century character, as it focuses on inspiring the citizens and visitors of the Emirates through the story of the founding of the UAE.

It also celebrates the dedication, commitment and patriotic spirit of the founders of the state to encourage individuals of all stripes to follow in their paths in building the nation.

The museum takes its visitors on a unique journey, presenting exhibitions, interactive programs and educational initiatives that explore the chronology of events, right up to the declaration of the UAE in 1971, with a focus mainly on the period between 1968 and 1974.

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