Welcome to Qatar Museums

Stop by one of our world-famous 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)

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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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Travelling Exhibition

The Rooted Nomad: MF Husain

Until 7 February 2026

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Object Donations: Celebrating Our Donors

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Donated Treasures at the National Museum of Qatar

Explore how the NMoQ collection grows through generous donors whose gifts preserve stories, culture, and tradition for future generations.
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Donated Treasures at Mathaf

Explore how Mathaf’s collection grows through the generosity of our donors. Their contributions celebrate the vibrancy of modern and contemporary Arab art while preserving diverse voices and creative regional legacies.
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Donated Treasures at 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum

Discover how donors’ gifts to 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum preserve sporting heritage, share powerful stories, and inspire future generations.
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Donated Treasures at the National Collection of Qatar

Explore how our National Collection of Qatar grows through generous donors whose gifts preserve diverse histories, cultures, and artistic traditions for future generations
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Donated Treasures at Public Art

Discover donations that enrich our Public Art Collection. Thanks to generous donors, Qatar Museums transforms shared spaces and makes art accessible to all.

Explore Our Stories

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Air Jordan: The Rise of a Sneaker Legend

By Dr Christian Wacker

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By Nadia Radwan and Vasif Kortun

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Fifty Years of Memory: A Tribute to the National Museum of Qatar

Produced by Roda Al-Thani

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Exhibition

A Nation’s Legacy, A People’s Memory: Fifty Years Told

Until 7 February 2026

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Exhibition

Autorretrato (Self Portrait)

Until 21 February 2026

Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art
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Exhibition

Sneakers Unboxed: Studio to Street

Until 7 March 2026

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

Workshop

Children’s I. M. Pei White-Night Drawings on Black Paper

Every Saturday until 10 January 2026

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Turkish Mosaic Candle Holder Workshop

Event

Turkish Mosaic Candle Holder

9 January 2026 | 3:30 - 5pm
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Open call

Under One Sky

21 October 2025 - 11 January 2026 | 12:01am - 11:59pm
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Exhibition

Waters’ Witness by Tarek Atoui

Until 18 May 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.

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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.
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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?

What We Do

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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
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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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Architecture Sports Qatari Heritage Our Environment Contemporary Qatar