Welcome to the National Museum of Qatar

Visitors of all ages will enjoy our galleries, events, exhibitions, shops and dining options.

What's On

Cobra Mercer Paris Show 1966 rear (Graham Gauld)

Exhibition

A Sneak Peek at the Qatar Auto Museum Project

Until 2 February 2027
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Tour

English Guided Tour: Shapes, Stories & Screens

30 April 2026 | 1 - 2:30pm
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Tour

Arabic Guided Tour: Shapes, Stories & Screens

30 April 2026 | 4 - 5:30pm
Gallery space at the National Museum of Qatar showcasing traditional dresses, carpets and jewelry

Drop-in

Celebrating Eid Al Adha

3 May 2026

English: 11am–12pm
Arabic: 4–5pm

Learning at NMoQ

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Explore Our School Programmes

School Tours and Programmes

Help your students discover NMoQ through tours, hands-on activities or storytelling sessions.
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Discover Our AI Digital Centre

AI Digital Centre

Join us for an unforgettable experience where tradition meets technology at the intersection of art and innovation
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Visit Our Library

Library

Located on the third floor of the museum, the Library's collection and programmes foster learning, promote literacy and encourage education.

Try the NMoQ Metaverse Pilot Project

Experience the National Museum of Qatar like never before with our Metaverse Pilot—an immersive digital journey through Qatar’s cultural treasures, accessible anywhere in the world.
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Explore Our Galleries

Showcasing Qatar Museums’ leadership in cultural transformation and advanced technology, this digital innovation was developed in collaboration with Cisco and droppGroup.

Pearl Hunter: Treasures of the Gulf

Test your retro gaming skills and collect as many pearls as possible.

Pearl Hunter

Treasures of the Gulf

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How to Play

Use the left and right arrows to control the diver and collect as many pearls as possible. Watch out for whale sharks!

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Did you know? Pearl trading holds an important role in Qatar's history, with pearling settlements all along the Gulf dating back centuries.

Did you know? Al Zubarah, the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in Qatar, was once a thriving pearl fishing town and trading port.

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More About NMoQ

A man and a woman observing the gallery space at the National Museum of Qatar

About the Galleries

NMoQ’s gallery spaces engage all the senses in telling the story of this nation and its people.
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NMOQ Explorer

Explore our online collection, interactive timelines and maps through a new pilot programme developed in partnership with Microsoft.
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Online Collection

Browse highlights from the collection online and learn more about their significance.
Exterior of the National Museum of Qatar

Architecture

Jean Nouvel’s dynamic architectural design echoes the geography of Qatar while evoking the history and culture of the nation.

Practical Information

Hours and Information

Check our opening hours, how to get here, shopping and dining options and more.

Helpful Hints

These practical tips offer everything you need to know before your visit to the National Museum of Qatar.

Accessibility

At the National Museum of Qatar, we are committed to making our galleries and cultural experiences accessible to everyone.

Audio Guides

Explore the galleries through our audio guide tours, available in multiple languages.

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