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 throughout the holy month of Ramadan:
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. Normal operations will resume the following day.
Dadu Gardens
For Ramadan timings, bookings and programmes, please reach out to talktodadu@qm.org.qa
Barzan Towers and 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–8pm daily (Closed on Tuesdays)
(With last order accepted at 7pm)
Desert Rose Café: 3pm–1am daily (deliveries only) and 5pm onwards (dine-in)
Thalatheen: 4pm–12am Saturday to Friday
Dinara Kasko: 5pm–midnight daily
Gharissa Ice cream*: 7pm–2 am (Closed on Tuesdays)
Museum of Islamic Art
IDAM: 5.30–8.30pm (Closed on Fridays and Saturdays)
MIA Café: 8pm–midnight
3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum
3-2-1 Café: 8pm–midnight daily
Fire Station
Café #999: Closed for Ramadan 2026
Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art
Joe & the Juice*: Daily: 8am–midnight
Delivery and takeaways will be from 8am and dine-in guests will be served only after Iftar until midnight.
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
Empire of Light: Visions and Voices of Afghanistan, on view at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA), explores 5000-year cultural and artistic legacy, highlighting how Afghanistan is far more than today’s headlines: it is a country of rich traditions, deep spiritual expressions, and artistic brilliance.
Esports | A Game Changer, on view at the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum is a landmark exhibition that traces the journey of esports from niche origins to mainstream mega-events, simultaneously highlighting Qatar’s growing role as a centre for youth-driven innovation.
Sneakers Unboxed: Studio to Street, also on view at the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, is a touring exhibition spotlighting 200 pairs of sneakers and over 500 objects from their cultural journeys through sport and pop culture, contextualised through mixed media.
Resolutions: Celebrating 15 years of Mathaf, on view at Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, explores the legacy of Mathaf by showcasing the evolution of its exhibition and research practices in addition to its history of collaborations.
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!
