Welcome to Qatar Museums

Stop by one of our iconic museums, explore a heritage site, or check out some public art. Plan your visit today!

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National Museum of Qatar

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Museum of Islamic Art (MIA)

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Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art

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3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum

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Exhibition

Uzbekistan: Heritage in Motion

Until 28 November 2026

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Explore Qatar Museums through personalised AI-guided tours

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Sea Turtles Through Space and Time

By Rajaa Mohamed

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Artist Spotlight: Majd Abdel Hamid

Interview by Reem Shaddad

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Fall 2026 Exhibitions: Your Culture Calendar Starts Here

Compiled by Boshra Al-Meraikhi

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Exhibition

Frame-and-Focus

5 September - 5 October 2026
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Library Displays

Discover the World Behind Kalila wa Dimna

Until 30 December 2026

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Live Screening

Arabian Gulf Cup Live Screenings

On select dates, 23 September–6 October 2026

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Reading group

Majlis Book Club

28 September 2026 | 5 - 6pm
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Talk

Café Scientifique

28 September 2026 | 5 - 6:30pm
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Children and Youth

Story Time

Planet Kids Club

29 September 2026 | 4 - 5pm
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Workshop

Unboxing Heritage: Designing Contemporary Experiences from Local Craft

26 - 30 September 2026 | 4 - 7pm
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Film Discussion

MIA Majlis Film Club

1 October 2026 | 5 - 6pm
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Workshop

Nasta'liq Calligraphy (Beginners)

3, 10, and 17 October 2026 | 11am–1pm

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Teens

Workshop

Design Your Own Uzbek Robe

4–5 October 2026 | 3.30pm - 6pm

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Workshop

Geometry for Teens

10 October 2026 | 11am - 1pm
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Workshop

UNESCO Cultural Conventions: Conventions 101

13, 14 and 29 October 2026 | 8.30am–1pm

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Visit Our Heritage Sites

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Doha Heritage Walking Trail

Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Qatar, exploring the historic buildings, towers, and forts of Doha.
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Al Zubarah Archaeological site

Al Zubarah is Qatar’s largest heritage site, with an impressive city wall, ancient residential palaces and houses, markets, industrial areas and mosques.
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The Old Palace

The Palace of Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani is the largest artefact on view at the National Museum.
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Al Jassasiya Rock Art Site

Al Jassasiya is arguably the most impressive of the dozen rock-carving sites in Qatar.

Opportunities

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Open Call: Teachers Teaching Teachers

Join an open call for teachers to share your expertise through interactive workshops exploring automotive design, art, and creativity. Submission deadline: 30 September 2026.
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Open Call: What is Home to You?

Join us for the Art Mill Museum open call— community activation celebrating personal reflections on home, memory, and identity. Submission deadline: 30 September 2026.
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Al-Raqim Competition

Join us in celebrating the beauty and artistry of Arabic calligraphy through Qatar's international competition, Al-Raqim. Submission deadline: 22 November 2026.
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Teen Hub

Learn about Qatar Museums' signature programme for teens.
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Internship Programme

Qatar Museums is dedicated to sharing knowledge and nurturing young generations by immersing them in the work of cultural institutions across the country.
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Volunteer Programme

Join our volunteer family to learn more about Qatar Museums and the world of arts and culture.
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Iconic Installations

Public Art

From striking sculptures and specially commissioned murals, our public art pieces are immersive, informal and interactive.
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Award-Winning Cuisine

Restaurants and Cafés

Our restaurants and cafés feature exquisitely designed menus to satisfy local and international tastes.
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Unique Gifts

Shops

Qatar Museums’ gift shops offer unique and culturally inspired gifts.
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Immersive Experiences

Audio Guides

Explore our collections through our brand-new audio tours, available in English, Arabic, Spanish and more.
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Unlocking Creativity

Creative Hubs

Qatar Museums empowers creatives across disciplines to explore, collaborate and thrive.

Building the Future

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Dadu, Children’s Museum of Qatar

Dadu will enrich the lives of our children through open-ended play, exploration and experimentation, developing their creativity to help them thrive.
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Qatar Auto Museum

The recently announced Qatar Auto Museum will celebrate car culture in Qatar and beyond.
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Art Mill Museum

Find out more about the Art Mill Museum, due to open its doors in 2030; a new campus for modern and contemporary art in a historic Doha location.
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Lusail Museum

Lusail Museum asks, how can Orientalist art be presented today, in a museum in the Arab world?
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Back to the future: Qatar Preparatory School

Discover Qatar Preparatory School (QPS), a landmark of 1960s educational architecture reactivated as a new venue and future educational hub under the Qatar Museums umbrella.
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Qatar Fashion & Crafts Council

Our new council enhances the development of a thriving, inclusive and globally connected ecosystem.

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