Sharjah Hisn Museum (Fort) by chizz
Visit the Hisn Fort in the town centre to learn about its past. The fort was originally built in 1820 but was pulled down (everything apart from one of its towers) in 1969. This angered the young Sultan Bin Muhammed al Qasimi who cut off his studies in Cairo to go back to Sharjah to supervise the forts rebuilding. As he had been a frequent visitor to the fort as a young child, he drew plans from memory and over the years the fort was brought back to life. The film showing just off the entrance shows what Sharjah was like in the past and there are a few rooms you can visit in the fort showing weapons and traditional furniture. Open Sat-Thurs 8am-8pm/Fri -4-8pm. Charges: Adults Dhs 5, Family Dhs 10, Children - free or use your multi entrance ticket.
