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

Exterior of 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic Sports Museum

3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum

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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

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Explore Our Stories

Medal awarded to all participants in the games. Photo courtesy of 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum © 2026.

Medals of Doha 2006: Shining Moments of Glory

By Elie El Mendelek

3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum Read
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Bertha Benz and the Patent-Motorwagen

By Ameni Abida

Qatar Auto Museum Read
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Resolutions: Curators’ Letter

By Hadeel Al-Kohaji, Fatima Mostafawi, Noora Abdulmajeed and Arthur Debsi.

Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art Read
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What's On

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Exhibition

Countryside: A Place to Live, Not to Leave

QPS will remain open until 30 September.

Qatar Preparatory School

Events and Exhibitions

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Families and children

Story Time

Afternoon Storytime at QOSM

29 May 2026 | 4 - 5pm
3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum
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Families and children

Event

Dadu x NMoQ: Celebrate Eid with Play, Culture & Creativity

28 - 29 May 2026 | 3 - 7pm
Dadu, Children’s Museum of Qatar
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Exhibition

Empire of Light: Visions and Voices of Afghanistan

Until 30 May 2026

Museum of Islamic Art
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Library Displays

Afghanistan: Crossroads of Culture and Lives

Until 30 May 2026

Museum of Islamic Art
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Families and children

Story Time

Morning Story time at QOSM

31 May 2026 | 10 - 10:30am
3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum
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Event

Turkmen Yurt of Afghanistan

Until 1 June 2026

Museum of Islamic Art
A view of NMoQ's gallery showcasing Qatar's diverse aquatic life
Families and children

Tour

Family Exploration Journey

6 June 2026

English tour: 1–2.30pm
Arabic tour: 4–5.30pm

National Museum of Qatar
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Children and Youth

Workshop

Kufic intermediate

6, 13, 20 and 27 June 2026 | 11am – 1pm

Museum of Islamic Art
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Adults

Workshop

Traditional Ink Making

6 June 2026 | 5 - 7pm
Qatar Preparatory School
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Families and children

Event

MIA Family Day: Wonders of Nature

13 June 2026 | 2:30 - 4:30pm
Museum of Islamic Art
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Exhibition

Be With Us

14 May - 16 June 2026
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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.
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

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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