National Museum of Qatar Internships

The National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) gives voice to Qatar’s rich heritage and culture, welcoming diverse communities to its vibrant and immersive space to come together to experience Qatar’s past, present and future. Through multilayered thematic exhibits, interactivity and programming, NMoQ offers intergenerational learning for all ages.

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Please note: The start dates of all internships below are flexible based on the availability of the candidate and the requirements of the department.

National Museum of Qatar Internship 1: Guided Tours

Period of Internship: 3 months

About This Internship

The internship programme within the museum's guides section is designed to provide participants with hands-on learning experiences that develop their skills, knowledge, and confidence as cultural interpreters.

The programme focuses on nurturing future museum professionals who are passionate about heritage, culture, and visitor engagement.

Specialist area: Art/History

Qualification required: University/College Student

Skills required:

  • Communication skills
  • Writing skills
  • Flexibility
  • Friendly

The intern will:

  • Be equipped with the ability to deliver informative, engaging, and audience-centered tours.
  • Foster professional development by working alongside experienced museum guides.
  • Encourage research, critical thinking, and creativity in interpreting museum narratives.
  • Support Qatar's vision of empowering youth and building capacities in the cultural and tourism sectors.
  • Contribute to making the museum an inclusive and welcoming space for diverse audiences.

National Museum of Qatar Internship 2

Period of Internship: 3 months

About This Internship

The library offers hands-on experience in operations such as cataloguing, organising, and maintaining collections, with a special focus on rare books. Interns will assist with daily tasks and develop practical skills in collection management.

Specialist area: Library/Art/History

Qualification required: Bachelor's Degree

Skills required:

  • Computer skills
  • Organisational skills

The intern will:

  • Build awareness of daily library operations and effective collection management.
  • Support Qatar Museums’ objectives in research, classification, technical, and learning programmes.
  • Preserve and promote Folklore & Intangible Heritage.

National Museum of Qatar Internship 3

Period of Internship: 3 months

About This Internship

Gain practical experience in planning and managing events by coordinating logistics, communicating with stakeholders, and solving problems. Develop skills in project management, adaptability, and creativity to enhance event execution and audience engagement.

Specialist area: Event Coordination

Qualification required: Bachelor’s degree

Skills required:

  • Logistics
  • Communication

The intern will:

Practical Experience

  • Gain hands-on experience in planning, organising, and executing events of varying scale and complexity.

Operational Coordination

  • Support the events team in coordinating logistics, including venue setup, equipment, catering, guest management, and technical requirements.

Communication & Collaboration

  • Develop professional communication skills by liaising with vendors, clients, and internal departments to ensure seamless event delivery.

Problem-Solving & Adaptability

  • Learn to anticipate challenges and support in implementing solutions during the planning and live phases of events.

Project Management Skills

  • Build organisational and time management abilities through task tracking, scheduling, and supporting documentation.

Creativity & Innovation

  • Contribute fresh ideas for event concepts, audience engagement, and enhancing the attendee experience.
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