We offer exhibitions, events, and activities for children of all ages to enjoy with their families. Join us to explore the world of art, learn about different cultures and much more.
Families and children
Qatar Museums offers events, programmes and exhibitions for visitors of all ages. From early years to university level and beyond, there really is something for everyone.
Families and children
Story Time
Storytelling
Saturday, 28 December 2024
Families and children
Winter Camp
Manzar Ka Safar: A Journey Through Art, Architecture, and Culture
On select days
Families and children
Story Time
Story Time at MIA Library
6 January 2025 | 11am - 12pm
Families and children
Activity
3-2-1 Obstacle Course
14 December–31 January 2025
NMoQ Explorer
NMOQ Explorer is a custom-developed solution, designed to mirror the immersive interactive approach of the National Museum of Qatar, developed in collaboration with Microsoft.
Museum of Islamic Art
Learn more about one of the world’s greatest collections of Islamic art.
Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art
Mathaf is the only museum and collection of its kind in the world.
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Colour your World Tour 1
“Colour Your World” is a series of educational colouring pages depicting the many wonderful buildings in Qatar. Tour 1 features Al Bidda Tower, Fire Station Artist in Residence, Al Koot Fort and the National Museum of Qatar.
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Colour your World Tour 2
“Colour Your World” is a series of educational colouring pages depicting the many wonderful buildings in Qatar. Tour 2 features Souq Waqif, Sheraton, Katara Masjid and Qatar Post.
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Colour your World Tour 3
“Colour Your World” is a series of educational colouring pages depicting the many wonderful buildings in Qatar. Tour 3 features the Hamad International Airport Mosque, Al Fanar, Katara Amphitheatre and the Museum of Islamic Art.
What's In the Sand?
A charming story that celebrates a child’s imagination and a mother’s love and support for her children, written and illustrated by local Qatari women.
The Good Luck Bird
The Good Luck Bird is based on a traditional children’s story that explains how good deeds can bring rewards.
Jaber: The Patient Boy from Another Time
This vibrantly illustrated children’s book follows the story of Jaber, a young boy whose beloved father joins a pearling expedition.
A Tale of Gold
This whimsical children’s book is an imaginative exploration of gold in all its splendour. A Tale of Gold also explains the enduring cultural importance of gold in the Gulf countries.
Adventure Through the Old Palace Gates
Pass through the enormous wooden gates of the magnificent Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani Palace and learn what life was like during Qatar’s early modern period.
The Day of Khatma
A heartwarming mother-daughter children’s story set during a celebration of young Anma’s accomplishment of learning the Qur’an by heart.
The Path Towards the Island
This gorgeously illustrated book features the incredible array of Qatar’s native animals, and many of the beautiful creatures in this book can be seen in the NMoQ.
Traditional Games in Qatar
Shared across generations, these playful pastimes reflect society’s creativity in developing a child’s mental and physical skills.