Sharjah Museums Authority

The Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA), formerly named Sharjah Museums Department (SMD), is a government agency in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

The organization was established by Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi in 2006. The authority's objective is to promote the emirate's legacy of arts, heritage and culture. It is a part of the Global Cultural Districts Network. SMA oversees a number of museums and heritage sites in the Emirate of Sharjah, including:


 * Al Eslah School Museum
 * Al Mahatta Museum
 * Bait Al Naboodah
 * Bait Skeikh Saeed Bin Hamad Al Qasimi
 * Hisn Khor Fakkan
 * Resistance Monument
 * Sharjah Aquarium
 * Sharjah Archaeology Museum
 * Sharjah Art Museum
 * Sharjah Calligraphy Museum
 * Sharjah Discovery Centre
 * Sharjah Fort (Al Hisn)
 * Sharjah Heritage Museum
 * Sharjah Maritime Museum
 * Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization
 * Sharjah Science Museum