- Address: Al Bustan - Ajman
- Phone: +971 6 742 3824
- Opening hours: every day from 8:00 to 20:00, Friday closed
One of the most interesting sights of Ajman is the National Museum, located in an ancient fortress. Here you will find a fascinating excursion into the life of the Arabs, you will get acquainted with the history of protecting the city from invasions, and individual expositions will tell you about the work of the police in the United Arab Emirates .
History of the fortress
Emirate Ajman is less known than Dubai or Abu Dhabi , but it was always considered strategically important for the Arabs. In addition to fishing, the cultivation of wheat and the supply of drinking water were concentrated here. The city successfully defended itself against attacks, and one of the important fortifications was always the fortress of Ajman, which was also the residence of the rulers of the emirate.
The fortress was built to protect the city at the end of the XVIII century, from the same moment it became a home for local princes. This continued until 1970. By this time, it became clear that there was no more to defend, and the rulers preferred to move to a more comfortable place. The fort was given to the police, and until 1978 the main police station of the emirate was located here. Only in 1981 on the site of the fortress was opened the historical museum of Ajman.
What can you see in the Ajman Museum?
Unlike ordinary museums, here you will find a real time travel. The first thing that strikes the imagination when you enter the halls is a unique floor made of real sand. You will immediately feel that you are in the desert, and not in the cool halls of the fortress. To be imbued with the spirit of the times, look before the start of the tour a small documentary. It tells about the most important historical events of the Arab Emirates in just 10 minutes.
Then you will find a lot of different expositions, where the individual parts of the life of the Arabs are recreated. With the help of wax figures, clothes and household items of that time, you will plunge into the atmosphere of the oriental bazaar, visit your rich and poor inhabitants of Ajman, see how the rulers lived in those walls.
Separate expositions represent a rich collection of weapons, jewelry, a collection of books and antiques. The most ancient exhibits are more than 4000 years old. All of them were found in the vicinity of the city, when in 1986 they began to lay through the Ajman oil pipeline.
In memory of several years, when the fortress was the police department, here is an exposition telling about the work of the police. You will get acquainted with handcuffs, service weapons, distinctive badges and other items related to the life of police officers.
How to get to the Ajman Museum?
From Dubai to reach the Ajman Museum, which is beyond Sharjah , you can by taxi or car on the E 11 or E 311 for 35-40 minutes. If you are without a car, it's best to take the E400 bus to Union Square Bus Station and drive 11 stops to Al Musalla Station in Ajamane, which is 1 minute away. walking distance from the museum.