Sharjah Museums Authority

Emirate of Sharjah
Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA)
هيئة متاحف الشارقة
Agency overview
Formed2006
JurisdictionSharjah
HeadquartersSharjah, United Arab Emirates
25°20′50″N 55°22′21″E / 25.3471°N 55.3726°E / 25.3471; 55.3726
Agency executives
Websitewww.sharjahmuseums.ae

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: