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: Al Eslah School Museum Al Mahatta Museum Bait Al Naboodah Bait Skeikh Saeed Bin Hamad Al Qasimi Hisn Khor Fakkan Resistance Monument Sharjah Aquarium Sharjah Archaeology Museum Sharjah Art Museum Sharjah Calligraphy Museum Sharjah Discovery Centre Sharjah Fort (Al Hisn) Sharjah Heritage Museum Sharjah Maritime Museum Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization Sharjah Science Museum See also Heart of Sharjah List of museums in the United Arab Emirates References External links Sharjah Museums Authority website 2006 establishments in the United Arab Emirates Organizations established in 2006 Cultural organisations based in the United Arab Emirates Government agencies of the United Arab Emirates Organisations based in the Emirate of Sharjah Museum associations and consortia Museums Authority Sharjah Museums Authority International Council of Museums