Visitors Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
For people with visual impairments or who are blind, the museum offers bespoke tours, assistive technology and audio guides. Visitors are invited to explore the multisensory elements offered in our permanent galleries. Smell the sea, coffee or bukhoor at our stations, which also include braille text and hands-on models.
Visitors Who Are Hearing Impaired or Deaf
In collaboration with the Qatar Social and Cultural Center for the Deaf, tours can be offered with both Arabic and English Sign Language.
Please contact the museum directly for more information.
Visitors with sensory processing disorder
In collaboration with the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC), NMOQ offers a space for visitors with sensory processing disorders. This is a safe space for visitors to regulate their reactions to external stimuli. This sensory room is located on the ground floor behind the cloakroom at the main entrance.
Please approach the front desk for access.
Visitors Who Use Wheelchairs
Wheelchair-accessible golf carts are available from the parking area to the main entrance. Wheelchairs are also available at the reception desk, and the museum has lift access throughout the building. However, please note that there are cobblestones in the outdoor areas and uneven floors in the Archaeology of Qatar and Life on the Coast galleries, which may pose a challenge to some visitors. The museum is actively working towards addressing such obstacles to accessibility.
Visitors with Learning Disabilities
Workshops, tours and programmes specially designed for individuals with learning disabilities can be arranged on a pre-booked basis. These tours include exploring our family exhibits and experiencing the myriad sensory and tactile elements the museum has to offer.
Please contact the museum directly for more information.
School Visits for Special Needs Students
We recommend teachers with special needs students visit the National Museum of Qatar before making a booking. Please contact schoolsnmoq@qm.org.qa to arrange a site visit.
Assistive Technology
A range of assistive technology is available upon request. This includes:
- HW Explore: a portable magnifier that can be used by people with low vision in our galleries or library
- LoopHEAR: A portable unit that enhances communication between speakers and users of T-coil hearing aids, improving hearing accessibility.
- Ubiduo: A communication device designed for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals to engage in face-to-face conversations with hearing individuals in real-time
For any accessibility-related issues or queries, please email nmoqaccessibility@qm.org.qa.
