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دائرة الآثار و المتاحف

📍 Old Town, Ras Al Khaimah

4.6(14 Google reviews)👶5+

The RAK Department of Antiquities and Museums in Old Town holds archaeological artifacts covering 7,000 years of regional history. Café on site. Regular heritage lectures and community exhibitions organised.

7000 years of historyarchaeological artifactsheritage lecturesquiet museumcultural programs
★★★★★Featured review by Hissa Saif

دائرة الاثار والمتاحف من أنشط الجهات المفعلة لدورها في حماية الآثار والتاريخ والتراث من خلال الانشطة المنظمة للمجتمع، والمحاضرات التي يلقيها المختصين .

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families with children aged 5 and above who want structured engagement with UAE and regional history beyond what Dubai museums offer. The regular lecture program rewards families who check the schedule in advance. The quiet environment suits children who find busy attractions overstimulating.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Check the museum's schedule for upcoming heritage lectures and special exhibitions before visiting
Combine with Old Town RAK's nearby historic sites for a full cultural half-day
🎟️The on-site café makes a mid-visit break easy to plan

💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.6

14 Google reviews

Heritage program activity40%
Artifact collection30%
Peaceful atmosphere20%
Community engagement10%
H

Hissa Saif

دائرة الاثار والمتاحف من أنشط الجهات المفعلة لدورها في حماية الآثار والتاريخ والتراث من خلال الانشطة المنظمة للمجتمع، والمحاضرات التي يلقيها المختصين .

S

Sameh Ghalwash

رائع المكان

ا

الصحفية

مكان رائع

R

Raghad Ameen

هادئ

Reviews from Google

Overview

This museum in RAK's Old Town presents 7,000 years of unbroken human settlement through curated archaeological exhibits spanning ancient periods through the Islamic era to UAE formation. The department actively organises heritage events, specialist lectures and community exhibitions, making it one of the more programmatically active museums in the northern emirates. A café is on site, and parking is available. The setting is calm and unhurried.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday07:30 – 15:30
Tuesday07:30 – 15:30
Wednesday07:30 – 15:30
Thursday07:30 – 15:30
Friday07:30 – 12:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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