Curator & Conservator-led Tours of Atharna

Name: Curator & Conservator-led Tours of Atharna
Start: 2026-01-22T17:00:00
End: 2026-02-08T17:00:00
Location: National Museum of Qatar

Tour

On select days in January and February 2026

Conservator-led Tours with Fareed Mohammad Alshishani

Thursday, 22 January | 5pm
Thursday, 5 February | 5pm

Curator-led Tours with Dr Robert Andrew Carter

Wednesday, 28 January | 5pm
Sunday, 8 February | 5pm

The tour will take place the National Museum of Qatar (NMOQ)

For all ages

Free to attend, registration required

Visitor Guidelines

See our visitor guidelines for essential information about dress code, photography policies and other useful tips to help you make the most of your visit.

Curator and site director Dr. Robert Andrew Carter and conservator Fareed Mohammad Alshishani lead special behind-the-scenes tours of the annual archaeology exhibition Atharna 2025: Unearthing Qatar's Ancient Textile Factories.

This is a unique opportunity to learn how archaeologists study sites across Qatar, explore new discoveries from early textile production sites Ain Mohammed and Mesaika, and discover what happens to artefacts after excavation — from careful conservation to museum display

Whether you are curious about archaeology or conservation, join these tours with leading experts who will offer an engaging look behind the scenes.

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