Welcome to Qatar Museums

Qatar's home for arts and culture.

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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What's On

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Exhibition

Masterpieces of Furniture Design

Until 9 December 2023

M7

Current Exhibitions

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Exhibition

The Present: The Future of the Past

Until 16 December 2023

Fire Station: Artist in Residence
Hands picking coffee beans from a tree.

Exhibition

Growing Kopi, Drinking Qahwa: Stories of Coffee in Qatar and Indonesia

Until 17 February 2024

National Museum of Qatar
Fish shape object lies on white marble with a brown rope attached.

Exhibition

The Shape of Time: Art and Ancestors of Oceania from The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Until 15 January 2024

National Museum of Qatar
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Exhibition

Fashioning an Empire: Textiles from Safavid Iran

Until 20 April 2024

Museum of Islamic Art
Neon blue and red lights in a row.

Exhibition

Dan Flavin / Donald Judd: Doha

Until 24 February 2024

Qatar Museums
Abstract drawing with a blue triangle in the middle and prominent red and black line drawings on top.

Exhibition

Distilled Lessons: Abstraction in Arab Modernism

Until 5 March 2024

Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art
Photo of an artwork that looks like the broad brush strokes of calligraphy.

Exhibition

Mehdi Moutashar: Introspection as Resistance

Until 5 March 2024

Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art
Arabic script written in sand.

Exhibition

De/Constructed Meanings

Until 5 March 2024

Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art
Photo of an abstract painting in landscape, prominently featuring blue, white and black colours.

Exhibition

Cities Under Quarantine: The Mailbox Project

Until 5 March 2024

Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art

Featured Heritage Sites

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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.

Competitions & Open Calls

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Open call

JEDARIART Open Call

Applications are open

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CALL FOR WORKSHOP PROPOSALS

Open call

CALL FOR WORKSHOP PROPOSALS

Give a Workshop with Tasweer

Tasweer Tasweer
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Open call

Water Ways: Epistemologies and Aesthetics – Call For Papers

Submission deadline: 10 January 2024

Rubaiyat Qatar

Featured Stories

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Water, Islam and Islamic Art: An Interactive Trail

Museum of Islamic Art Interact
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Collection Highlight: Madiha Umar, Precursor of Early Modern Calligraphy

By Rim Albahrani

Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art Read
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Collection Highlight: Palestinian Football’s Queen Bee

By 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum Curatorial Team

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Plan Your Visit

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Helpful Hints

Visitor Guidelines

We've gathered a few practical tips to help you make the most of your visit.
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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.

What We Do

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Heritage Sites

Our historic settlements, towers and forts offer visitors a unique opportunity to learn about Qatar's rich culture and history.
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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
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. Applications for Spring internships will open in April.

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Architecture Sports Qatari Heritage Our Environment Contemporary Qatar

Qatar Museums Is Proud to Support Expo 2023 Doha Qatar