The Ajman Museum features a wide range of exhibitions covering a wide range of topics. These include artifacts dating back to the Bronze Age, pearl fishing and local life. Visitors will find exhibits that show different aspects of Bedouin life. There are also displays that
show craftsmen at work. The museum also contains an excavation site from Ajman's earliest human settlement. Excavation workers have uncovered artifacts that date back to this time.
25 sections
Ajman Museum's Silver Jubilee celebration was held on Friday as part of a series of events organised by the Emirate of Ajman's Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA). This event was attended by over three thousand spectators and featured folk dances, live cooking of traditional food and competitions. The museum was open for free to all residents on the occasion.
The museum's displays cover various aspects of Ajman's history and culture. Visitors can see traditional medicine, a section dedicated to pearl diving, fishing, trade, and agriculture. There is also a section on pre-oil life, displaying artefacts and documents dating back centuries. The museum also showcases the latest discoveries in archeology.
Housed in an 18th-century fortress
The Ajman Museum is located in a historic fortress that was originally built in 1775. It was constructed with gypsum and coral stone and served as a stronghold for the Sultan's family. The fortress has been restored to showcase the region's rich history and heritage. The museum includes artifacts ranging from the history of traditional crafts to the life of a traditional Ajman family.
The Ajman Museum, also known as the Ajman Fort Museum, is the emirate's most important museum. It is located in an 18th-century fortress that served as a ruler's residence until 1970. The museum features antique manuscripts and artifacts, and you can learn about the old way of life in the emirate.
Dedicated to pearl fishing
The Ajman Museum has an entire section dedicated to pearl fishing. A huge part of the museum is dedicated to bronze age artifacts, while another section is dedicated to modern pearl fishing techniques. Visitors can also go on a deep sea fishing trip. However, you must have a fishing license in the UAE, because the authorities are very strict about protecting marine life.
The museum is located in an 18th-century fort, which has been converted into a museum. Its collections include artifacts from the past, archaeological excavations, souvenirs, and manuscripts. The museum was originally a palace and police station, but was reopened as a museum in 1981.
Dedicated to local way of life
Ajman Museum's exhibitions focus on the traditional way of life in the Emirate of Ajman. The museum features puppets that portray the life of locals. It also has exhibits about local archaeological finds. The museum also features high-contrast photographs taken in the mid-20th century and remnants of the emirate's first radio broadcast.
The museum also showcases ancient artifacts dating back to 3000 BC. Exhibits here depict Bedouin life as it was in earlier times, and include displays of ancient pottery, weapons, and wooden boats. There are also models of ancient irrigation systems. The museum is located on the site of the earliest human settlement in Ajman. Artifacts found during the excavation include pottery from the Bronze Age.
