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 (QM) offers events, programmes and exhibitions for visitors of all ages. From early years to university level and beyond, there really is something for everyone.
What's On for Families
Families and children
Activity
International Children's Day at MIA
15 November 2025 | 1 - 5pm
Families and children
Tour
Family Exploration Journey
Saturday, 15 November 2025
Families and children
Story Time
Storytelling
29 November 2025 | 4 - 5pm
Families and children
Drop-in
Lehmesa: Return by Moonlight Drop-in Activities
On select days in November 2025
Families and children
Story Time
MIA Library: Monthly Arabic Storytime
1 December 2025 | 12 - 1pm
Families and children
Story Time
Story Time at MIA Library
1 December 2025 | 11am - 12pm
Explore Our 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.
Discover Our Collections
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.
Online Collection
Explore our new Online Collection platform featuring rare textiles, ceramics, sculptures, paintings, jewellery and even objects from the world of sport.
Activity Booklets
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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.
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.
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.
Traditional Songs for Children
This publication, a collection of traditional Qatari children’s songs, includes local favourites such as ‘Ya qmeera aldodo’.