During the Holy Month of Ramadan, all our venues will be open Saturday to Thursday from 9am to 2pm and 8pm to midnight, and on Fridays from 8pm to midnight. This special schedule includes evening hours that give visitors a unique opportunity to enjoy our museums after sunset, into the late hours of the night.
See our Visitor Guidelines for essential information about dress code, photography policies and other useful tips.
Hours
Museums and Galleries
Unless otherwise indicated, our museums and galleries will be open the following hours from 1 March until 30 March:
Saturday–Thursday: 9am–2pm and 8pm–midnight
Fridays: 8pm–midnight
NMOQ is closed on Tuesdays.
MIA is closed on Wednesdays.
3-2-1 QOSM is closed on Tuesdays.
Mathaf is closed on Mondays.
All of our venues will be closed on the first day of Eid al-Fitr.
Dadu Gardens
Dadu Gardens is partnering with Baladna, Qatar's largest locally-owned food and dairy producer, to create a cosmic adventure during select weekends in Ramadan. The gardens will feature themed zones, such as ‘The Moon’ and ‘The Sun’, offering interactive activities inspired by the cosmos and the spirit of Ramadan.
Al Zubarah Archaeological Site
Saturday–Thursday: 10am–2pm
Fridays: 12.30pm–3.30pm
Restaurants and Cafés
*Outlets will have their delivery platforms operational as per the timings listed and dine-in guests will only be served after Iftar.
National Museum of Qatar
Jiwan: 5.30pm–9pm daily
(With last order accepted at 8pm)
Desert Rose Café*: 3pm–1am daily
Thalatheen*: 5pm–11pm (Closed on Tuesdays)
Dinara Kasko*: 5pm–midnight daily
Gharissa Ice cream*: 7pm–2 am (Closed on Tuesdays)
Museum of Islamic Art
IDAM: 6–9pm(Closed on Fridays and Saturdays)
MIA Café: 9am–2pm and 8pm–midnight
3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum
3-2-1 Café: 8pm–midnight daily
Fire Station
Café #999: 8pm–1am (Closed on Sundays)
Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art
Joe & the Juice*: 7am-11pm daily
(Delivery and takeaways will be from 7am and dine-in guests will be served only after Iftar until 1am.)
While You’re Here
Qatar Museums has an exciting programme of special exhibitions and events this spring that you can enjoy during your morning or evening visits.
Featured Exhibitions
Splendours of the Atlas: A Voyage Through Morocco’s Heritage, on view at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA), is an investigation of the multifaceted heritage of Islamic Morocco, revealing the forces that have shaped its unique identity to the present day.
Mal Lawal 4, on view at the National Museum of Qatar (NMOQ), highlights the history of gaming, with a specific focus on the 1990s, as seen through the lens of private collectors.
The Race Is On, on view at the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum is an exhibition that celebrates Qatar’s journey as both a host and a leading competitor in international motor racing, as well as the start of a decade of Formula 1 in Qatar.
The Voyager is the Narrator II New York & Paris Residency Exhibition, on view at the Fire Station, is an exhibition that conveys the experience and emotions of travelling, through the eyes of the artists who spent time in two of the most culturally and geographically diverse cities.
Events and Programmes
Keep a lookout for special events such as panel talks, workshops and other activities related to these exhibitions on the What’s On section of our website.
Plan Ahead and Save Time
Book your tickets now to enjoy our special Ramadan hours.
We look forward to hosting you soon!