Sharjah Museums Authority announces free entry to visitors on Dec 1-2

The Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) is offering free entry to its museums on December 1-2, to mark the UAE’s 51st National Day and Commemoration Day.

A number of entertaining and educational activities will be hosted by the authority for members of the public.

There will be activities marking the occasion on December 2 at Sharjah Fort (Al Hisn), Sharjah Maritime Museum and Hisn Khor Fakkan, which will be presented in Arabic and English. Activities include traditional games and competitions, a food corner, folkloric performances and a maritime parade.

On December 2, the events at Sharjah Maritime Museum will begin at 2.30pm with a maritime parade, followed by workshops, Emirati traditional games and drum band performances.

Visitors can experience henna designs, a photo booth and a taste of UAE heritage between 4.30pm and 9pm at Hisn Khor Fakkan and between 4.30pm and 8pm at Sharjah Fort (Al Hisn).

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