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

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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

Uzbekistan: Heritage in Motion

Until 28 November 2026

Museum of Islamic Art

Explore Qatar Museums through personalised AI-guided tours

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Explore Our Stories

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A Day at the MIA Library

By Hissa Al-Hitmi

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Six Ceramics from the Online Collection You Need to See

By Mohamed Al Thani

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Fall 2026 Exhibitions: Your Culture Calendar Starts Here

Compiled by Boshra Al-Meraikhi

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What's On

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Library Displays

The Astrolabe: Taker of the Stars

Until 30 December 2026

Museum of Islamic Art
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Programme

Discussion: Qatari coffee and Hospitality

12 October 2026 | 12pm - 1pm

National Museum of Qatar
Workshop | Place as Narrative: Film, Video, and New Media Art with Leena Kim

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Workshop | Place as Narrative: Film, Video, and New Media Art with Leena Kim

14 October 2026 | 4 - 5:30pm
Fire Station: Artist in Residence
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Families and children

Activity

Dadu: Baby Playdate

14 October 2026 | 3.30pm - 6.30pm

Dadu, Children’s Museum of Qatar
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Adults

Reading group

Majlis Book Club

19 October 2026 | 5 - 6pm
Museum of Islamic Art
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Workshop

UNESCO Cultural Conventions: Conventions 101

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

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Talk

Café Scientifique

19 October 2026 | 5 - 6:30pm
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Live Performance

Again, created by Isango Ensemble

27 - 31 October 2026 | 7 - 9pm
Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art
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Activity

Gymnastics Activation

28, 29 and 30 October 2026

3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum
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Children and Youth

Story Time

Planet Kids Club

27 October 2026 | 4pm - 5pm

Museum of Islamic Art
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Teens

Workshop

Lost at Sea: An Immersive Maritime Navigation

31 October 2026 | 10am - 12pm

National Museum of Qatar
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Adults

Talk

Fanoon Artist Talks

On select days in September and November 2026

Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art
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Adults

Film screening

Mathaf in Motion

On select days until 8 December 2026

Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern 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.
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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.
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

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Open Call: QAM Photography Competition

Participate in the QAM Photography Award Open Call and showcase your images for a chance to win prizes and be featured in future exhibitions. Submission deadline: 20 February 2027.
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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: 29 May 2027.
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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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Explore

Online Collection

Our Online Collection features rare textiles, ceramics, sculptures, paintings, jewellery and even historic items from the world of sport.
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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.
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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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Architecture Fashion Sports Qatari Heritage Our Environment Contemporary Qatar