2nd edition of 'I am at Sharjah Museums' exhibition launched

The Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) inaugurated on Saturday the second edition of the “I am at Sharjah Museums" photography exhibition at Al Qasimiya School-Museum of Education in Sharjah, organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Sharjah Private Education Authority.

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Showcasing winning entries from the photography competition for Cycle 2 and Cycle 3 students in public and private schools, the exhibition which continues until 22 April 2026, aims to strengthen young people's engagement with museums and encourage them to express their perspectives on heritage and culture as a tool for interpretation and observation.

The opening was attended by esteemed representatives from SMA, in addition to teachers, students, and parents.

During the ceremony, winners were honoured alongside and the schools with the highest participation rates, followed by a guided tour of the exhibition, during which the winning students had the opportunity to present and explain their photographs.

Sharjah Museums Authority received more than 547 submissions from public and private schools across the UAE, following the announcement of the competition last September for the targeted grade cycles.

This edition honoured IO winners from Cycle 2 and IO winners from Cycle 3.

Al Ansar International School in Sharjah, GEMS Our Own English High School - Sharjah, and the Secondary Model School for Boys-Sharjah, achieved the highest participation rates in the competition.