Welcome to Qatar Museums

Stop by one of our world-famous 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

Lehmesa: Return by Moonlight

Until 7 February 2026

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Object Donations: Celebrating Our Donors

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Donated Treasures at the National Museum of Qatar

Explore how the NMoQ collection grows through generous donors whose gifts preserve stories, culture, and tradition for future generations.
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Donated Treasures at Mathaf

Explore how Mathaf’s collection grows through the generosity of our donors. Their contributions celebrate the vibrancy of modern and contemporary Arab art while preserving diverse voices and creative regional legacies.
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Donated Treasures at 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum

Discover how donors’ gifts to 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum preserve sporting heritage, share powerful stories, and inspire future generations.
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Donated Treasures at the National Collection of Qatar

Explore how our National Collection of Qatar grows through generous donors whose gifts preserve diverse histories, cultures, and artistic traditions for future generations
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Donated Treasures at Public Art

Discover donations that enrich our Public Art Collection. Thanks to generous donors, Qatar Museums transforms shared spaces and makes art accessible to all.

Explore Our Stories

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The Turtle Conservation Story in Qatar

Produced by Shaikha Ahmed Ali

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I.M. Pei: A Museum on the Water

Produced by Wadha Al-Mesalam

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Fifty Years of Memory: A Tribute to the National Museum of Qatar

Produced by Roda Al-Thani

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Exhibition

I. M. Pei: Life Is Architecture

Until 14 February 2026

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Adults

Exhibition

Dialogues in Craft | Dialogues des Métiers d’Art

30 November - 14 December 2025
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Travelling Exhibition

The Rooted Nomad: MF Husain

Until 7 February 2026

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Activity

Escape Room: The Banquet of Secrets

Until 16 December 2025

Museum of Islamic Art
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Adults

Tour

The Old Palace: A Witness to Qatar’s Transformation

4 and 25 December 2025

National Museum of Qatar

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.

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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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Publications

Did you know Qatar Museums produces award-winning books? Explore our publications and discover our incredible collections, special exhibitions and unique Qatari traditions and culture.
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Competitions & Open Calls

Qatar Museums invites the public to participate in various open calls and competitions
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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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