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!

Exterior of the National Museum of Qatar

National Museum of Qatar

Detail of the white angular exterior of the Museum of Islamic Art with a blue cloudless sky in background

Museum of Islamic Art (MIA)

Exterior view of Mathaf entrance with large stone sculptures

Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art

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3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum

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Exhibition

Empire of Light: Visions and Voices of Afghanistan

Until 30 May 2026

Museum of Islamic Art

Explore our Museums with customised AI tours

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Explore Our Stories

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Bertha Benz and the Patent-Motorwagen

By Ameni Abida

Qatar Auto Museum Read
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Art as Memory and Meaning: Cultural Significance in Qatar’s Public Art

By Mohamed Al Thani

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In Conversation: Aisha Al Attiya on Creating Houbara Haven

Interview by Boshra Al Meraikhi

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What's On

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Aref El-Rayess, The World of Petrol (1973-74), oil on canvas, 64.8 x 54.9cm. Private Collection. Photo: Courtesy of Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art

Exhibition

Resolutions: Celebrating 15 years of Mathaf

Until 8 August 2026

Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art

Events and Exhibitions

CERAMIC EID SET
Adults

Workshop

Ceramic Eid Set

12 May 2026 | 4 - 6pm
Liwan
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Workshop

Action Model Drawing

13 May 2026 | 5 - 7pm
Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art
Image by Abdullatif Al Jaida

Exhibition

Be With Us

14 May - 16 June 2026
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Families and children

Story Time

Family Gathering: Storytelling

14 May 2026 | 4 - 5pm
National Museum of Qatar
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International Museum Day

Orientation Day 2026: Achievements and Next Steps

14 May 2026 | 9am - 2pm
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Families and children

Workshop

Hiya Biya: Planting and Traditional Practices

15 May 2026 | 4:30 - 6pm
Qatar Preparatory School
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Children and Youth

Workshop

Drawing leaves on Tote bags

16 May 2026 | 4 - 6pm
Qatar Preparatory School
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Exhibition

Empire of Light: Visions and Voices of Afghanistan

Until 30 May 2026

Museum of Islamic Art
Haroon Mirza portraits

Exhibition

Haroon Mirza: Everything Was, Is and Always Will Be

Until 31 May 2026

Fire Station: Artist in Residence
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Exhibition

Ho Tzu Nyen: Hotel Aporia

Until 31 May 2026

Fire Station: Artist in Residence
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Event

Turkmen Yurt of Afghanistan

Until 1 June 2026

Museum of Islamic Art

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.
Restored historic palace with arches and sand coloured buildings in the background

The Old Palace

The Palace of Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani is the largest artefact on view at the National Museum.
Three sets of rock carvings in a sand coloured stone comprising a series of small circular shapes, two parallel lines, and two additional boats

Al Jassasiya Rock Art Site

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

Opportunities

Wall Art of Qatari boy running on top of waves

JEDARIART Open Call

Applications are open
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Tasweer Round table

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.
An view of a restaurant table seen from overhead with many colourful plates of traditional foods displayed

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.
Rendering interior of the Qatar Auto Museum depicting animated people and cars in motion

Qatar Auto Museum

The recently announced Qatar Auto Museum will celebrate car culture in Qatar and beyond.
A digital render of columns in Doha's port with the city skyline in the distance.

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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