Closing of the 18th session of the programme "Ambassadors of Sharjah Museums"

2026/07/20 4:00:38 PM

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Sharjah, July 20 / WAM / Today, the Sharjah Museums Authority concluded the activities of the eighteenth session of the “Sharjah Museums Ambassadors” programme, one of its educational programs directed at young people, which aims to develop museum guidance and communication skills, and enhance awareness of the importance of museums and their role in preserving heritage and disseminating knowledge.

The program targeted Arabic-speaking adolescents between the ages of 13 and 17, and its activities were launched on July 13, and included a series of workshops, training sessions, and practical applications that were held at the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization, the Sharjah Aquarium, and the Sharjah Archeology Museum.

During the program, participants learned about the concept of the museum and its functions, basic museum terminology, museum guidance skills and planning guided tours, in addition to methods of teaching about collections and mechanisms for communicating with visitors. They underwent practical training on preparing and presenting guided tours, which enabled them to apply the knowledge and skills they had acquired in a realistic museum environment.

The program concluded with the participants providing guided tours to the public inside the museum, which reflected the skills they had acquired in guidance, communication and presentation, and their ability to present museum collections in a cognitive and interactive manner.

Intisar Al-Obaidli, Curator of the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization, said in a statement to “WAM”: “The “Sharjah Museums Ambassadors” program embodies the commitment of the Sharjah Museums Authority to provide quality educational programs that invest young people’s time during the summer vacation, contribute to developing their skills and strengthening their connection to heritage and culture.

She added that, throughout the program, the participants underwent an integrated training experience during which they moved between a number of the Authority’s museums, learned about the diversity of collections and museum display methods, and acquired museum guidance skills, communicating with visitors, and providing guided tours, which contributes to preparing a generation that is aware of the importance of museums and their role in preserving heritage and disseminating knowledge, and capable of conveying this message to members of society.

She stressed that the Authority is keen to provide an educational and interactive environment that combines knowledge and practical application, which contributes to refining young people’s skills, enhancing their self-confidence, and consolidating their connection to the cultural scene, in line with the Sharjah Museums Authority’s mission to spread culture and preserve heritage.