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Crossroad of Civilization Museum

Museum includes a lot of artefacts and old books, including a Gutenberg Bible and a curtain of the door of Kaaba from 1543 AD.

Address: Sheikh Hasher bin Maktoum Al Maktoum Home, Al Mina Rd, Shindagha Heritage area, POBox 46298
Hours: Sun-Thu 9AM–5PM, closed on Fri
Price: 30 dirham for 3 museums
Website: themuseum.ae (opens in a new tab)

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