Ajman Museum
Ajman Museum
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Maria Sozutova
Moscow, Russia76 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
Interactive cozy museum. One and a half dozen small rooms with vases, photographs, interactive screens and air conditioners))). There is no audio guide, so visiting the museum will take no more than 30 minutes. There are practically no visitors. The ticket cost 5 dirhams, the Russian UnionPay card did not work. It’s worth going for a change in windy weather, and at the same time you’ll have a strong feeling that you’ve been to most museums in the UAE))
Written 22 April 2024
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Anastasia K
Moscow, Russia26 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
Not far from the museum we stayed at a hotel, took a walk in the evening and were pleasantly surprised: an interactive story about life, the formation of the region and national characteristics. You go to parts of the building across the street. Entrance costs 5 Dirhams (adults and children over 12 years old), walked around the museum in ~40 minutes.
I recommend
I recommend
Written 5 February 2024
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GnomadBuddy
Community of Madrid112 contributions
Jun 2022 • Solo
A contemporary approach to showcasing history. The Fort compiles visual documents and artifacts covering most things about Ajman. The history, the origin of Arab horses, the markets, the traditional remedies, the Union Defence Force and so much more! So engaging that a two hours visit felt like 20’
Written 19 June 2022
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Регина С
6 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
The museum is beyond praise.
For 2 adults we paid only 50 rubles.
The museum grounds are quite large. It was gratifying that most of the exhibitions are interactive. Touch screens are installed, you can even touch some things.
The history of the museum tells of times from antiquity to the present day.
Spare no time and visit this museum.
His impressions were much brighter than those of the Presidential Palace, Qasr Al Watan.
For 2 adults we paid only 50 rubles.
The museum grounds are quite large. It was gratifying that most of the exhibitions are interactive. Touch screens are installed, you can even touch some things.
The history of the museum tells of times from antiquity to the present day.
Spare no time and visit this museum.
His impressions were much brighter than those of the Presidential Palace, Qasr Al Watan.
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Written 11 July 2024
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Jerrold L
Toronto, Canada91 contributions
Dec 2022 • Solo
An interesting museum, located in the former residence of the Emirs of this small emirate. Gives a good view of life in the UAE from older times, before all the large buildings and glitz. And I recommend visitors of the UAE to visit the smaller emirates, and not just Dubai / Abu Dhabi.
Written 20 September 2023
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Vino
Bengaluru, India36 contributions
Oct 2020 • Family
Ajman Museum is definitely worth a visit..Excellent exhibits for the cultural understanding.Good stroll for the kids in the evening as well. Entry ticket is 5 dhms.
Can easily spend about 1.5 hrs.
Can easily spend about 1.5 hrs.
Written 23 October 2020
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Treasure85
39 contributions
Feb 2023 • Family
A fantastic step back in time to experience life in Ajman for years gone by. Extremely educational, very interesting and highly recommended. Lots of the displays are well thought out and some are also immersive.
Lots of air conditioned spaces here. Some steps so wouldn’t be entirely suitable for those with limited mobility.
An excellent experience and unbelievable value for money.
Lots of air conditioned spaces here. Some steps so wouldn’t be entirely suitable for those with limited mobility.
An excellent experience and unbelievable value for money.
Written 11 March 2023
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Наталья Н
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Feb 2024 • Family
Amazing museum! Classics plus new technologies about Arab life over several centuries! Perhaps the best museum in the Emirates! Can only be compared with a similar one in Fujairah! Ajman is smaller and more atmospheric! I recommend visiting! Take a couple of hours during the day and enjoy the cultural program!
Written 21 February 2024
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Татьяна Л
2 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
Wonderful holiday. Very helpful staff. I especially wanted to mention Regina, the manager from the reception. Everything is done very quickly. Thanks to her for arranging late check-out. It is very valuable and nice to get a few more hours of rest. Clean and comfortable rooms. Food service at the highest level. The food is very tasty, lots of seafood. Autumn I want to return to this hotel and enjoy relaxation and communication with the wonderful staff🌺🌺🌺😊😊😊🤩
Written 5 April 2024
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Igor Alexeev
Moscow, Russia130,515 contributions
Mar 2023
Ajman Fort, built of stone, coral and mudbrick in the center of Ajman city, is the oldest building in the emirate. The date of foundation of the fort is not documented (it is believed to be the end of the XVIII century), but in 1822 the ubiquitous British documented that Ajman had one of the best harbors in this part of the Persian Gulf and was a small town with the only one fortified building - the ruler's house, that is this very fort. Without going into the history of Ajman, it should be noted that since the beginning of the 19th century, the rulers of Ajman, the Al-Bukhari family from the Al-Naim tribe, have been housed in the fortress.
In 1967, Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, one of the founding fathers of the United Arab Emirates, who ruled Ajman since 1928, moved his residence to another building, and the fort was transferred to the emirate's police department, which housed it until 1978.
In the 80s of the last century, the restoration of the fort began, after that the Ajman Museum, the main tourist and historical attraction of the emirate, was located in the fortress.
The museum is excellent: interesting and varied expositions, a successful combination of "live" exhibits with interactive ones, including ethnographic ones, which cover the entire period of the emirate's history.
There is a very curious collection of documents, including the oldest in Ajman Holy Book of the Koran, as well as a copy of the "Perpetual Peace Treaty" dated May 4, 1853, concluded by Ajman with Britain, according to which the emirate, among other coastal emirates, actually came under the protectorate of the British crown. But this is another story...
It is also necessary to mention that there is a barjeel (برجيل) or wind tower in the fort of Ajman, which is considered the oldest in the United Arab Emirates.
The cost of the entrance ticket - 5 AED.
In 1967, Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, one of the founding fathers of the United Arab Emirates, who ruled Ajman since 1928, moved his residence to another building, and the fort was transferred to the emirate's police department, which housed it until 1978.
In the 80s of the last century, the restoration of the fort began, after that the Ajman Museum, the main tourist and historical attraction of the emirate, was located in the fortress.
The museum is excellent: interesting and varied expositions, a successful combination of "live" exhibits with interactive ones, including ethnographic ones, which cover the entire period of the emirate's history.
There is a very curious collection of documents, including the oldest in Ajman Holy Book of the Koran, as well as a copy of the "Perpetual Peace Treaty" dated May 4, 1853, concluded by Ajman with Britain, according to which the emirate, among other coastal emirates, actually came under the protectorate of the British crown. But this is another story...
It is also necessary to mention that there is a barjeel (برجيل) or wind tower in the fort of Ajman, which is considered the oldest in the United Arab Emirates.
The cost of the entrance ticket - 5 AED.
Written 8 March 2023
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Is this attraction currently open for visits (January 2021)? Thanks
Written 11 January 2021
Hi, I understand that the Ajman museum is currently closed for refurbishment till the summer of 2021.
Written 12 January 2021
Please let me know the visiting hours.
Written 11 July 2019
I think it opens about 8am. We were there at 9am and it was already 32 degrees.
The opening times were different when we went as it was during Ramadan
Hope this helps
Written 11 July 2019
Hello , I would like to know are kids of 2 years allowed to visit with parents? How much is entrance fee? Can someone visit anytime during open hours or you have to book a visit.? Thank you
Written 2 August 2018
Actually it's 5 dirham and 25 Phils for one person. Of'course you can visit with your child. No bookings at all
Written 27 January 2019
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