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
Travelling Exhibition
On The Move: Reframing Nomadic Pastoralism in Qatar
Until 9 September 2026
Exhibition
Boats Floating Afar: The Maritime Trade of Ancient Chinese Ceramics
26 October 2026 - 31 January 2027
Exhibition
A Sneak Peek at the Qatar Auto Museum Project
Until 2 February 2027
Families and children
Tour
Family Exploration Journey
8 August 2026
English tour: 1–2.30pm
Arabic tour: 4–5.30pm
Teens
Workshop
Signal Seekers: The Hidden Treasure Challenge
10 August 2026 | 10am - 1pm
Workshop
Object Handling Session
12 August 2026 | 3 - 4:30pm
Families and children
Story Time
Family Gathering: Storytelling
13 August 2026 | 5 - 6pm
Teens
Workshop
The Future of Navigation: Drones, Robots & Digital Exploration
12–13 August 2026 | 10am–1pm
Drop-in
Museum Memory Game
10 and 17 August 2026 | 11am-12pm
Children and Youth
Workshop
Eyes in the Sky: Monitoring Our Seas Through Satellite Technologies
17 August 2026 | 10am - 12pm
Adults
Tour
Qatar’s Marine Life
10 and 24 August 2026
English session: 1pm–2.30pm
Arabic session: 4pm–5.30pm
Adults
Workshop
Whale Sharks: How a gentle giant explores the world
26 August 2026 | 10am - 12pm