This building, Al-Hisn (Fort) Museum, used to be the residence of the ruling family in Sharjah for about 200 years. It is the home for the beloved memories the Sharjah people inherited generation after another. A social centre and a public forum where citizens used to meet for happy and sad occasions, it became the symbol of their pride as well as their safe resort. Built by His Highness late Sheikh Sultan bin Saqr Al Qassimi in 1820, it preserved its official as well as public status until 1969, when a part of the house was removed due to the structural changes the city of Sharjah had then undergone. However, the house was rebuilt under the instructions and guidance of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qassimi, Member of the Supreme Federal Council, Ruler of Sharjah. Among the exhibits of the Museum is a documentary film displaying the process of the Hisn (Fort) rebuilding. However, the Museum is divided into several sections comprised in two storeys: The Ground Floor It consists of three sections: The forefront of the Hisn, and it consists of: Custody Room Morning Entrance Mahlousa Tower Al Qassimi Library   The eastern pavilion, and it consists of: Events Room Teaching Room Faces Room   The northern pavilion, and it consists of: Sharjah City Room Pearl Trade Room Acquisitions Room The Upstairs It consists of four rooms: Weapons room Ruler's Living Room Sheikhs and Dignitaries Room Al-Hisn Project Room: Shows the rebuilding of Al Hisn Fort. Al Hisn also has a Rest House and a VIP Room. As it is tradition to the other heritage museums of Sharjah, Al Hisn Museum receives its visitors with coffee and dates, the symbol of Arab welcome and hospitality. Location : Al Boorj Avenue, Al Hisn square at bank street. Timings : Daily from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday : from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm only Public Holidays : from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm The Museum is closed on Mondays Entry : Adult  5 Dhs           Family 10 Dhs Al Hisan Museum PO Box 5119 Sharjah, United Arab Emirates Tel : +971 (6) 5375500 Fax : +971 (6) 5362126 E-Mail : info@turath.ae http://www.turath.ae Times do alter according to the season, Ramadan and holidays,                                   so please call ahead of visiting