{"id":3835,"date":"2022-07-05T07:51:45","date_gmt":"2022-07-05T07:51:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/?p=3835"},"modified":"2022-10-17T07:27:30","modified_gmt":"2022-10-17T07:27:30","slug":"sharjah-calligraphy-museum-tpsart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sharjah-calligraphy-museum-tpsart","title":{"rendered":"Sharjah Calligraphy Museum : Home to Arabic Heritage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Islamic world is renowned for its archetypal heritage of calligraphy. This art form has embraced the paintings, carpets, coins, walls, and decorative items throughout the MENA region for centuries. The Arabic alphabet, also known as <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">khatt, <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">beautifully describes the inherent value of calligraphy. Located in the heart of the cultural capital, Sharjah Calligraphy Museum pays homage to this age-old tradition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this blog, we will take you on a virtual journey of the Museum and the intricate artwork that embellishes the space.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_40 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-6a04fa73b4f7c\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sharjah-calligraphy-museum-tpsart\/#The_Essence_of_Sharjah_Calligraphy_Museum\" title=\"The Essence of Sharjah Calligraphy Museum\">The Essence of Sharjah Calligraphy Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sharjah-calligraphy-museum-tpsart\/#Inside_the_Sharjah_Calligraphy_Museum\" title=\"Inside the Sharjah Calligraphy Museum\">Inside the Sharjah Calligraphy Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sharjah-calligraphy-museum-tpsart\/#Endeavours_at_Museum\" title=\"Endeavours at Museum\">Endeavours at Museum<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sharjah-calligraphy-museum-tpsart\/#Sharjah_Calligraphy_Museum_Location\" title=\"Sharjah Calligraphy Museum Location\">Sharjah Calligraphy Museum Location<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sharjah-calligraphy-museum-tpsart\/#Museum_Timings\" title=\"Museum Timings\">Museum Timings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sharjah-calligraphy-museum-tpsart\/#Museum_Ticket_Price\" title=\"Museum Ticket Price\">Museum Ticket Price<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sharjah-calligraphy-museum-tpsart\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sharjah-calligraphy-museum-tpsart\/#What_is_special_about_the_Sharjah_Calligraphy_Museum\" title=\"What is special about the Sharjah Calligraphy Museum?\">What is special about the Sharjah Calligraphy Museum?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sharjah-calligraphy-museum-tpsart\/#How_many_museums_are_there_in_Sharjah\" title=\"How many museums are there in Sharjah?\">How many museums are there in Sharjah?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sharjah-calligraphy-museum-tpsart\/#Is_Sharjah_Calligraphy_Museum_the_only_museum_in_the_Arab_world_devoted_entirely_to_calligraphy\" title=\"Is Sharjah Calligraphy Museum the only museum in the Arab world devoted entirely to calligraphy?\">Is Sharjah Calligraphy Museum the only museum in the Arab world devoted entirely to calligraphy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sharjah-calligraphy-museum-tpsart\/#When_was_the_Sharjah_Art_museum_built\" title=\"When was the Sharjah Art museum built?\">When was the Sharjah Art museum built?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sharjah-calligraphy-museum-tpsart\/#What_are_the_Calligraphy_Museum_timings\" title=\"What are the Calligraphy Museum timings?\">What are the Calligraphy Museum timings?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sharjah-calligraphy-museum-tpsart\/#What_is_the_Calligraphy_Museums_contact_number\" title=\"What is the Calligraphy Museum&#039;s contact number?\">What is the Calligraphy Museum&#039;s contact number?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Essence_of_Sharjah_Calligraphy_Museum\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Essence of Sharjah Calligraphy Museum<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3836\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3836\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Museum-pic-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3836 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Museum-pic-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sharjah Calligraphy Museum\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Museum-pic-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Museum-pic-1-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Museum-pic-1-1024x740.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Museum-pic-1-768x555.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Museum-pic-1-1536x1110.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3836\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>credits : sharjahmuseums.ae<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Established in 2002, the Sharjah Calligraphy Museum has been transformed into an epicentre of Arabic calligraphy. The museum is located in the house of Hamad Al Midfa, Sharjah Heritage Area. The Calligraphy Museum takes you on an intellectual journey through the development of Arabic calligraphy over the years. The place is a haven for those who seek the pleasures of creative imagination and splendour. Calligraphic shapes, texts, and letters will blow your mind away as depicted through the portraits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inside_the_Sharjah_Calligraphy_Museum\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inside the Sharjah Calligraphy Museum<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3837\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3837\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Museum-pic-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3837 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Museum-pic-2.jpg\" alt=\"Inside the Museum\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Museum-pic-2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Museum-pic-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Museum-pic-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Museum-pic-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Museum-pic-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3837\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>credits : sharjahmuseums.ae<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The heart of the museum is adorned with stunning masterpieces and state-of-the-art paintings by renowned and local artists. Both national and international artists have their artwork displayed in the museum. The artwork is far more than an instrument of fascination and carries a deep meaning behind them. These paintings depict the golden historical background of Arabic culture and the calligraphic brilliance will ensure that you have a meaningful experience at the museum.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Works engraved on ceramics, canvas, paper and wood that have been created by both local and international calligraphers beautifully define the complex beauty of this art. They also lay down the historical foundations of Arabic culture.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Endeavours_at_Museum\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endeavours at Museum<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3838\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3838\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Museum-pic-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3838 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Museum-pic-3.jpg\" alt=\"Endeavours at Sharjah Calligraphy Museum\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Museum-pic-3.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Museum-pic-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Museum-pic-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Museum-pic-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Museum-pic-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3838\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>credits : sharjahmuseums.ae<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Sharjah Calligraphy Museum also hosts a number of changing exhibitions to instil the importance of Arabic calligraphy in both visitors and tourists alike. The Sharjah Department of Culture and Information (SDCI) hosts the Sharjah Calligraphy Biennial at this venue. These exhibitions are a way to preserve the local heritage so that it does not get lost in the ever-urbanising world. It&#8217;s a way of introducing the visitors to the world of Arabic calligraphy and their marvellous artworks to create new benchmarks of creative expression.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The museum also puts in efforts to organise various conferences and workshops. The calligraphers use the adjacent building as a studio to prepare their artwork.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3839\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3839\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Museum-pic-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3839 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Museum-pic-4.jpg\" alt=\"Museum\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Museum-pic-4.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Museum-pic-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Museum-pic-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Museum-pic-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Museum-pic-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3839\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>credits : sharjahmuseums.ae<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sharjah_Calligraphy_Museum_Location\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sharjah Calligraphy Museum Location<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Museum is located in the Al Shioukh region of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Museum_Timings\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Museum Timings<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Calligraphy Museum timings are listed below:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saturday to Thursday : 8:00 AM &#8211; 8:00 PM<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Friday : 4:00 PM &#8211; 8:00 PM<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Museum_Ticket_Price\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Museum Ticket Price<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children (below 2 years): Free<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children (2-12years): 5 AED<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adults (13+ years): 10 AED<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Entry Fees for Tourist Groups :<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children tourist group (under 2 years): Free<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children tourist group (2-12 years): 3 AED each<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adult tourist group (13+ years): 7 AED each<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Schools Entry Fees :<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The entry fee is free for Government and private school trips.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Some Useful Articles for you:<\/strong><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100.912%; height: 224px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong><a 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Sharjah<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_special_about_the_Sharjah_Calligraphy_Museum\"><\/span>What is special about the Sharjah Calligraphy Museum?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCalligraphy Museum Sharjah is the only museum in the Arab universe that is devoted to the art of calligraphy. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_museums_are_there_in_Sharjah\"><\/span>How many museums are there in Sharjah?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSharjah has a total of 16 museums that sprawl across various fields from archaeology, and science, to culture including the Calligraphy Museum.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Sharjah_Calligraphy_Museum_the_only_museum_in_the_Arab_world_devoted_entirely_to_calligraphy\"><\/span>Is Sharjah Calligraphy Museum the only museum in the Arab world devoted entirely to calligraphy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYes, Calligraphy Museum Sharjah is the only museum devoted to calligraphy in the Arab world. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_was_the_Sharjah_Art_museum_built\"><\/span>When was the Sharjah Art museum built?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSharjah Art Museum was built in 1997.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Calligraphy_Museum_timings\"><\/span>What are the Calligraphy Museum timings?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Calligraphy Museum opens for 12 hours from 8 am to 8 pm.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Calligraphy_Museums_contact_number\"><\/span>What is the Calligraphy Museum&#039;s contact number?<span 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