Join us to explore the world of art, try your hand at a new skill, learn about different cultures, and much more.
Families and children
From storytelling sessions to hands-on art lessons to special events just for teens, Qatar Museums offers events, programmes and exhibitions for children visitors of all ages.
What's On for Families
Families and children
Event
Family Day: Exploring Hajj: Traditions, Art, and Legacy
9 May 2026 | 2:30 - 4:30pm
Families and children
Tour
Family Exploration Journey
9 May 2026
English tour: 1–2.30pm
Arabic tour: 4–5.30pm
Families and children
Story Time
Family Gathering: Storytelling
14 May 2026 | 4 - 5pm
Families and children
Workshop
Hiya Biya: Planting and Traditional Practices
15 May 2026 | 4:30 - 6pm
Families and children
Tour
Eid Al Adha in Qatar
11 and 18 May 2026
English tour: 1–2.30pm
Arabic tour: 4–5.30pm
Families and children
Event
International Museum Day
18 May 2026 | 9am - 7pm
Explore Our Ongoing Programmes
Teen Programmes at the AI Digital Centre
Join us for an unforgettable experience where tradition meets technology at the intersection of art and innovation
Dadu Public Programmes
Dadu will enrich the lives of our children through open-ended play, exploration and experimentation, developing their creativity to help them thrive.
NMOQ Metaverse Pilot
Explore the National Museum of Qatar through an immersive digital journey, accessible anywhere in the world.
Visit Our Parks and Playgrounds
The Park at NMoQ
The Park at the National Museum of Qatar includes playgrounds, artwork, a garden and much more.
MIA Park
MIA Park offers year-round attractions, including film screenings, sporting events, outdoor cafés, art workshops, pop-up markets and more.
Dadu Gardens
Discover Dadu Gardens, the ‘living classrooms’ of the Dadu, Children’s Museum of Qatar.
Discover Our Collections
Online Collection
Our online collection features rare textiles, ceramics, sculptures, paintings, jewellery and even historic items from the world of sport.
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.
NMoQ Explorer
Developed in collaboration with Microsoft, NMOQ Explorer invites visitors into the collection of the National Museum of Qatar through an immersive and interactive platform.
At-Home Activities: Colour Your World
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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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Tour 2
Tour 2 in the "Colour your World" collection features Souq Waqif, the original Sheraton hotel, Katara Masjid and Qatar Post.
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Tour 3
Continue the journey with “Colour Your World” Tour 3, featuring the Hamad International Airport Mosque, Al Fanar, Katara Amphitheatre and the Museum of Islamic Art.
Desert, Sea and Sky: A Day in Qatar
Explore Qatar through the imaginative lens of 'Desert, Sea and Sky: A Day in Qatar', a wordless picture book filled with quirky characters and adventures from MIA Park to Al Zubarah, designed to spark creativity and critical thinking.
A Small Glitch in the World
Inspired by the traditional embroidery of Palestinian culture, this beautiful book takes children on an imaginative journey exploring how dreams and creativity help enrich our lives.
Sirenia: A Little Dugong’s Tale
This book follows the story of a little dugong who gets entangled in the consequences of marine pollution.
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.