Complementing the permanent collection galleries, NMOQ presents a wide range of temporary exhibitions each year that add to the story of Qatar.
What's On
Exhibition
A Nation’s Legacy, A People’s Memory: Fifty Years Told
Until 7 February 2026
Exhibition
Lehmesa: Return by Moonlight
Until 7 February 2026
Exhibition
Atharna 2025: Unearthing Qatar’s Ancient Textile Factories
Until 15 February 2026
Families and children
Tour
Turtles & Traditional Fishing Practices
10 and 25 January 2025
Tour
The Architecture of the Old Palace: A Symbol of Qatari Heritage
1 and 29 January 2026
Families and children
Film screening
Hope
14 November 2025 – 30 January 2026
Families and children
Film screening
Turtle Odyssey
14 November 2025 – 30 January 2026
Adults
Workshop
Mahara: Traditional Chest-Making Course
1 - 4 February 2026 | 4 - 7pm
Tour
Curator & Conservator-led Tours of Atharna
On select days in January and February 2026
Researchers
Forum
The First GCC Sea Turtle Forum: Management and Conservation
Postponed to April 2026