A new building of the museum was established on April 7, 1997, under the patronage of Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi, the Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah during the 3rd Sharjah International Arts Biennial.
It has a total floor area of 111,000 m2 with galleries over two floors and an underground car park beneath it and has a permanent gallery with highlights from the renowned orientalist collection of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah.
[2] Sharjah Art Museum since its establishment, held numerous temporary exhibitions throughout the years.
It has been a pillar of the art scene in the country and region and has a dynamic expressions of Arab and international artists showcased through 300+ artworks across 64 halls.
[2] Media related to Sharjah Art Museum at Wikimedia Commons