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Welcome to the National Museum of Qatar

Plan Your Visit

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

What's On

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Families and children

Exhibition

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

Until 15 July 2023
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Exhibition

A Sneak Peek at Qatar Auto Museum Project

Until 20 January 2024
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A tent-like structure with bamboo poles holding the perimeter sits in the middle of a courtyard flanked by palm trees.

Exhibition

The Majlis: A Meeting Place

Until 31 March 2023
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Exhibition

Hermès Heritage: Harnessing the Roots

Until 1 April 2023
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Exhibition

Olafur Eliasson: The Curious Desert

Until 15 August 2023
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Explore Our Audio Tours

Our audio guides, available in multiple languages, are designed to be enjoyed from home or in the galleries.
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Audio Guides

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

Jean Nouvel’s dynamic architectural design echoes the geography of Qatar while evoking the history and culture of the nation.
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Behind the Scenes: The Making of NMOQ

Learn more about the National Museum of Qatar, how it was designed and constructed.

Discover Our Collection

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Collection Highlight: 18th Century Pearl Chest

Read about the earliest known pearl chest in the Gulf, found at Al Zubarah heritage site.
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Collection Highlight: The Baroda Carpet

Get acquainted closely with the rare collections of the Qatar National Museum, especially the famous Baroda carpet, which has been described as the most luxurious carpet ever made.
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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.

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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