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The National Museum of Ras al-Khaimah looks after all aspects of Ras al-Khaimah's rich heritage. The Collections consist of archaeological material mostly from excavations conducted over the last 20 years; ethnographic material depicting the traditional way of Ras al-Khaimah's people and natural history specimens such as shells, fossils and rocks.
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NEW OPENING TIMES (From 01 March 2003). Winter (September - May) Summer (June - August) Open on all public holidays. Ramadan times: 09:00 - 13:00. Fridays: closed. |
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Adults: 2 dirhams. Children: 1 dirham. Photo permit: 5 dirhams. Guidebooks and postcards are available in the Museum shop. For more information call Muhammad Kunhi on (07) 2333411. |
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| How to get to the National Museum | |||
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The Museum is situated in the heart of old Ras al-Khaimah, next to the main police station. |
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| From Dubai |
Coming on the coast road from Dubai you will come to the first roundabout (a tent with a clock on it), go straight over this and, after about two kilometers, straight over the next roundabout (with a dhow). At the third roundabout (with flowers and trees) turn left. The Museum is about 200 metres along on the right-hand side. Click Here for map |
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| From Fujairah |
Coming on the inland road from Fujairah or al-Ain go through Manama and, after about 15 kilometers, turn left at the Khatt roundabout, right at the airport roundabout (with a stone tower) and straight over the next roundabout (about five kilometers). At the next roundabout (another five kilometers) turn left and follow the road for three kilometers, passing the Ras al-Khaimah hotel on the right. You will come to a roundabout with a tent and a clock on it. Turn right at this and, after about two kilometers, straight over the next roundabout (with a dhow). At the third roundabout (with flowers and trees) turn left. The Museum is about 200 metres along on the right-hand side. Click Here for map There is adequate, free car parking around the Museum. Ahlan wa sahlan! |
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