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UAQ National Museum

UAQ National Museum Tourism

UAQ National Museum Tourism

Type of destination: Museum
UAQ National Museum, also known as Umm Al Quwain Fort, is a fortification that has stood the test of time in the heart of Umm Al Quwain, one of the seven Emirates that comprise the United Arab Emirates. The museum is housed in a fort that was once home to the ruling Al Ali family and served as a defensive stronghold for the emirate. Overlooking the old harbor and the traditional dhow building yard, the fort provides insight into the region's pearling past and its historical significance. The museum displays artefacts from nearby archaeological sites, which are remnants of the Umm Al Nar culture. Each exhibit meticulously presents the way of life of the people who have lived in this Emirate, maintaining a connection to their past. Weapons, jewellery, and pottery are among the items showcased that depict the life and times of the region through the ages, stretching from the ancient to the modern period. Visitors can explore the many rooms and courtyards and get a closer look at the traditional regional architecture.
Top 5 Reviews on UAQ National Museum
E1429AKjeffreyd
Wrote on 7th Dec, 2023
Exhilirating
Great place to spend time with family & friends especially when one needs a break from the routine of life.
jerrold613
Wrote on 22nd Dec, 2022
A good place to experience the realities of the Emirates from decades past.
This museum was not on any of the tours from the tour company, but I had a private driver for the day, and asked to be taken there. Well worth a visit. You get a feel of the emirate from decades past..
M1083NNmikes
Wrote on 20th Feb, 2022
Cheap simple and homely
Only 5 dirham to enter, they let you walk about the various rooms of the former administrative capital building, with a recreation of a market, fishery, police equipment, the sheikh and sheikha's room..
alansco
Wrote on 4th Apr, 2021
Unexpected treasure
We stopped here on our way to a staycation at Vida Beach Resort. The UAQ National Museum is only 5 minutes away from the hotel. The entry fee is only 5AED per person, however they only accept cash an..
843wesh
Wrote on 2nd Feb, 2021
Same place as the UaQ fort
Not often opened but was lucky one Saturday- no one else around. Well restored fort kept in good condition. Interesting history of feuds in UaQ.
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