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Welcome to the National Museum of Qatar

Plan Your Visit

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

What's On

Artwork by Pipilotti Rist of hanging lights in pink, purple and blue
Families and children

Exhibition

Pipilotti Rist: Your Brain to Me, My Brain to You

Until 30 April 2024
Rendering interior of the Qatar Auto Museum depicting animated people and cars in motion

Exhibition

A Sneak Peek at Qatar Auto Museum Project

Until 20 January 2024
Hands picking coffee beans from a tree.

Exhibition

Growing Kopi, Drinking Qahwa: Stories of Coffee in Qatar and Indonesia

Until 17 February 2024
Fish shape object lies on white marble with a brown rope attached.

Exhibition

The Shape of Time: Art and Ancestors of Oceania from The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Until 15 January 2024
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Exhibition

Mal Lawal 4

February 2024

Discover Our Collection

Enjoy a virtual museum experience through NMOQ Explorer, an innovative digital platform that provides access to our vast collection of artefacts and exhibitions.
Begin Your Journey
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NMOQ Explorer

Developed in collaboration with Microsoft, this pilot programme employs artificial intelligence to enable a seamless journey through the museum's collection.

Our Stories

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Olafur Eliasson's Artistic Practice in Qatar

Discover how Olafur Eliasson shares his insights on the power of engaging audiences and raising environmental awareness through art in this interview.
Photo of the Al Zubarah Qur'an opened to reveal the Al Kahf chapter of the Holy Qur'an in Arabic script, surrounded by intricate designs and colours.

Collection highlight: The Al Zubarah Qur’an

Read about the oldest known version of the Holy Qur’an to have emerged from the fort city of Al Zubarah and the oldest to have emerged in all of Qatari history.
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On The Move: Women of the Desert

Discover the everyday lives of pastoralist communities in Qatar.

More About NMOQ

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Galleries

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

The Park at the National Museum of Qatar includes playgrounds, artwork, a garden and much more.
Exterior of the National Museum of Qatar

Iconic Architecture

Jean Nouvel’s dynamic architectural design echoes the geography of Qatar while evoking the history and culture of the nation.
Interior of a gallery space at the National Museum of Qatar showcasing aquatic life in Qatar

Audio Guides

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

Practical Information

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Helpful Hints

Visitor Guidelines

We've gathered a few practical tips to help you make the most of your visit.
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Accessibility

At Qatar Museums we are committed to ensuring our galleries, museums and cultural offerings are fully accessible to all.
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Contact Us

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