Our curated list highlights the season's must-see exhibitions for every kind of visitor. To ensure you don't miss out, we invite you to explore our calendar for the most up-to-date listings of all exhibitions and events.
Qatar Museums offers an exciting lineup of exhibitions this fall, ranging from motorsport history, contemporary art, cultural narratives and nostalgic gaming experiences.
AIR 8: A House Overlooking the World
This exhibition delves into the notion of a home within the contemporary realm and raises questions about identity and belonging through the eyes of 17 artists who took part in the 2023-2024 Artist in Residence programme at the Fire Station.
When: Until 1 December 2024
Where: Gallery 4, Fire Station
The first-ever Ellsworth Kelly retrospective in the Middle East focuses on the artist’s contributions to abstract art and colour field painting and showcases iconic works that highlight his legacy.
When: 31 October 2024 – 25 February 2025
Where: M7
For Cultural Explorers
Art Mill Museum Presents MANZAR: Art and Architecture from Pakistan 1940s to Today
MANZAR explores different interpretations of natural and urban landscapes, reflecting on cultural identities through artistic expressions.
When: 1 November 2024 – 31 January 2025
Where: National Museum of Qatar
In the Footsteps of Ara Güler: Exploring the Photographer’s Legacy
A special collaboration between the Ara Güler Museum in Istanbul and Qatar Museums, this exhibition offers a glimpse into the life of the globally acclaimed photographer.
When: Until 9 November 2024
Where: Museum of Islamic Art
Splendours of the Atlas: A Voyage Through Morocco’s Heritage
As part of the Qatar-Morocco 2024 Year of Culture, Splendours of the Atlas will display historical artefacts, including manuscripts, ceramics, costumes and jewellery—many for the first time.
When: 2 November 2024 – 8 March 2025
Where: Museum of Islamic Art
Ektashif: Morocco at the Museum of Islamic Art delves into Morocco’s rich artistic heritage and contemporary creativity, showcasing artefacts, textiles and artworks.
When: 2 November 2024 – 26 February 2025
Where: Museum of Islamic Art
For Essential Dialogues
‘Everything is red and grey’: Forensic Architecture
In the context of Israel’s genocidal military campaign in the occupied Gaza Strip, ‘Everything is red and grey’: Forensic Architecture presents a series of recent investigations produced by Forensic Architecture (FA) in collaboration with Palestinian civil society groups. This is FA’s first solo exhibition in the Gulf.
When: 2 November 2024 – 22 February 2025
Where: Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art
Seeing Is Believing: The Art and Influence of Gérôme
The expansive three-part exhibition includes historic paintings by Gérôme and his peers, new works commissioned from contemporary artists, and holdings from Lusail Museum and Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, reflecting on Gérôme’s role in imagining 'the Orient'.
When: 2 November 2024 – 22 February 2025
Where: Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art
For Sports and Gaming Fans
Discover iconic objects from the history of F1, learn about pioneering drivers and re-live famous races from seven decades of thrilling competition.
When: 6 November 2024 – 1 April 2025
Where: 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum
This edition of Mal Lawal will highlight the history of gaming, with a specific focus on the 1990s, as seen through the lens of private collectors.
When: 20 November 2024 – 10 April 2025
Where: National Museum of Qatar
Boshra Al Meraikhi is a Digital Content Planning Coordinator at Qatar Museums.