School Tours and Programmes

Guided Tours

NMoQ Overview

Our school guided tours for grades KG-12, led by a museum guide, are available Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 9am to 2pm.

Grade: Kindergarten

Explore the wonders of Qatar's natural world and heritage on this engaging KG tour! Children will discover native animals in their natural habitats and learn about the traditional way of life of the Qatari people in the past.

Grades: 1-12

Thematic tour topics:

• Stories about the People of Qatar
  Students will explore the pillars, values and traditions that make up the social fabric of Qatar in this interactive tour.
• An Environmentally Conscious Path
  This tour will highlight the country’s past, current and future aspirations and strategies for ensuring a sustainable environment.
• Treasures of the Sea
  This tour will highlight the natural treasures of the sea.

Discovery Programmes

Embark on an art adventure through the museum galleries, where the journey unfolds with hands-on activities, making each moment a masterpiece of exploration and creativity.

Our school Discovery Programme runs from 9am to 12pm, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Grade: Kindergarten

Wonders of the Natural World
Explore the wonders of Qatar's natural world and heritage on this engaging tour designed for kindergartners! Children will discover native animals in their natural habitats and learn about the traditional way of life of the Qatari people in the past. This immersive experience blends nature and culture, sparking curiosity and appreciation for Qatar's rich history and environment.

Grades: 1-3

Under the Sea: Create Your Own Sea Habitat
After a 20-minute tour, students will understand how climate influences habitats and the adaptations of animals and plants to different climates. After that they will dive into the wonders of the ocean in this hands-on, creative workshop creating their own sea habitat.

Grades: 4-6

Nature Journal: My Seed’s Journey
After a 20-minute tour, students will understand the life cycles of plants and animals. After that they will embark on a fascinating journey of growth and discovery in this interactive workshop where participants will design and personalise a journal to track the growth of their seed or any living organism.

Grades: 7-9

Adaptability: Animal Camouflage
After a 20 minute tour, students will understand the concept of adaptation and identify specific examples of how animals and plants adapt to the harsh environment of Qatar. Participants will delve into the fascinating realm of animal camouflage, learning how creatures blend seamlessly into their surroundings for survival. Using watercolours and markers, each participant will create their own animal camouflage art, inspired by nature's masterful designs.

Storytelling Programme

Please note that storytelling sessions will only be conducted in Arabic. 

Let's explore the children's book collection from the National Museum of Qatar Library and have an amazing learning experience with great values based on the themes of Qatari Identity, Respect or Courage. Let's make a difference together after this session!

Storytelling sessions are offered every Monday and Wednesday, between 9am and 12pm.

Target Audience: Kindergarten to Grade 4

List of Storybooks

Qatari Identity

• The Gold Story
  The good relationship between a granddaughter and grandmother and learning the names and traditional gold decorations.
• The Album of Memories
  A grandfather's nostalgia for the past in old Qatar when looking at a photo album with his grandson.
• In the Desert Forest
  A journey with the little grouse in the Qatari wild environment and learning the names of plants.

Respect

• The Big Win
  Emphasising gratitude and respect at school, the focus is on appreciating those who offer help and building a positive, supportive community.
• Oscar and the New Oryx
  Get to know Oscar, who struggles with how different the new Oryx appears. But with a little help from Fadi the Falcon, Oscar soon discovers that our differences are something worth celebrating!
• Maysaa's Smile
  Learning to respect and accept differences in appearance as they distinguish us from others.

Courage

• Brave Sarah
  Courage when others bully us and in embarrassing situations.
• The Abandoned House
  The difference between courage and recklessness in children and learning the lesson when entering the abandoned house.
• Qumasha
  We learn courage from the pearl Qumasha after its environment changes from a shell to the most beautiful necklace.

School Tours

Our school tours range from 60 to 90 minutes long and may be guided or self-guided.

Self-Guided Tour/Treasure Search

In this tour, you will be both the teacher and guide! Explore the galleries with your students in the way you prefer and that suits the goals of your trip. Our role as an education team is to confirm bookings and send you some tips, guides, and worksheets to help you lead your students through the galleries. To enrich the trip, you can visit the museum’s gift shop and purchase an activity booklet that requires you to search the gallery until you find the right answer.

Schools Outreach Programme

The National Museum of Qatar is extending its educational programmes beyond its walls through a new outreach initiative. This programme allows us to bring museum-quality learning experiences directly to your classrooms, offering students engaging, hands-on interactions with Qatar’s rich heritage.

Our museum and art educators will visit your school to deliver interactive, tailored programs that align with your curriculum. Students will enjoy dynamic learning experiences through workshops that encourage creativity, critical thinking and cultural appreciation.

The Schools Outreach Programme, available in Arabic and English for grades KG to Grade 8, features flexible scheduling for all age groups and will take place on November 5 and 19, 2024.