Museum of Islamic Art
Museum of Islamic Art
4.5
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
1:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Set in the MIA Park on the Doha waterfront, the museum building stands out as an architectural gem. Once inside, you will see masterpieces of Islamic art, including metalwork, ceramics, jewellery, woodwork, textiles and glass, collected from three continents and dating from the 7th to the 19th century. Entry to the museum is FREE.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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- BERNARDANTIBESAntibes, France905 contributionsSIGNED JM WILMOTTEBold architecture for a magnificent result. As if placed on the water, the building displays its elegance, the path leading to it is sumptuously rich. Inside, large rooms which follow one another with sublime art collections. A great success.Visited January 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten February 1, 2024
- Willy G25 contributionsCool building, awesome view, good family activitityBeautiful building at the edge of the water, with a great view of the downtown, also beautifully layout inside the museum. The items displayed are just so so. Not as impressive if you have visited more famous museums in Europe.Visited February 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten February 8, 2024
- NICHOLAS TDubai, United Arab Emirates10,904 contributionsAmazing building; fascinating exhibitsThis building has a real wow factor inside and out and offers spectacular views across the water to the skyline of the Corniche. The exhibits focus on various aspects of Islamic art, including clothing, furnishings, weapons, writings and more. The building is spectacular and the artefacts presented beautifully. There is an excellent gift shop and cafe inside the museum. It was QAR 50 to enter which was very good value.Visited February 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten February 16, 2024
- sosofarAmsterdam, The Netherlands503 contributionsImpressive museum in an iconic buildingThe museum is located on an artificial island and is a real eye catcher. The view from the cafe of the waterfront and the skyline is magnificent. The museum shows islamic art from different perspectives (historical, geographical, architectural and thematic). Clear explanations are provided. The museum is spacious and an impressive interior design.Visited February 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten February 24, 2024
- dfkCologno Monzese, Italy4,703 contributionsIslamic historyThe museum is worth a visit both for its spectacular position on the sea, with consequent views of the Doha skyline, and for the architecture that composes it, with large and modern rooms. The price is 50 rials. Inside the history of Islamic art, with interesting pieces, it is more obviously up to personal taste to appreciate everything or notVisited February 2024Traveled soloWritten February 28, 2024
- Steve RBolton, United Kingdom599 contributionsA stunning experience from start to finishWow, this is a stunning museum. It is a place that every visitor to Qatar should see. The building itself creates an atmosphere of serene dignified beauty where items of religious and historic significance are displayed with insight to their origins and purpose. What a great way to spend an afternoon.Visited February 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten February 29, 2024
- Kevin KCupertino, California117 contributionsVery nice museum. Worth a visit if you enjoy museums.Very nice. 4 floors of varying exhibits. We reserved entry tickets on-line. Free for Residents. Think @ $15 if visitor to Qatar. Lots of Iranian silk, from clothing to carpets. The usual pottery & paintings. Some interesting military swords, knives, helmets etc.Visited March 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten March 2, 2024
- lamar C3 contributionsA Fascinating Journey in DohaThe Museum of Islamic Art in Qatar is amazing! The building looks like a futuristic castle by the water. Inside, there are cool things like ancient calligraphy, beautiful textiles, and fancy ceramics. It's a chill place to learn about Islamic art and history. Definitely worth checking out in Doha!Visited December 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten March 5, 2024
- ZehraLondon, United Kingdom25 contributionsCute & Calm ActivityReally interesting and historically rich exhibitions. Great for history buffs like me who really enjoy seeing how things were like in the early centuries before the British colonised & stole everything. Could get a little boring for very young families with kids as you understandably have to be quiet in the exhibition rooms. They may enjoy seeing things but will want to see and move on quickly. Better for slightly older families.Visited March 2024Traveled with friendsWritten March 11, 2024
- RunningGiant67College Station, Texas22 contributionsOne of the BestFirst one has to start with the architecture, if you are a lover of architecture then this is a must-see. Truly one of I.M. Pei's best. The museum's collection is also wonderful and the layout of the galleries really gives you an immersive experience into the beauty of Middle Eastern and Islamic art and architecture. If able to get one of the guided tours as it helps to enrich your experience especially if traveling with a group.Visited May 2023Traveled with friendsWritten March 13, 2024
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Doha, Qatar511 contributions
Feb 2021 • Solo
A fairly young museum in Doha, but has already gained popularity among visitors and residents. Everything here amazes: the architectural solution of the building, the adjacent park with the best panoramic view of the modern part of the city, the interior decor of the exhibition halls and, accordingly, the exhibition itself. Islamic art is presented in all aspects - writing and calligraphy, architecture, sculpture, science, jewelry, military armor and in the everyday life of people who have progressed to Islam.
Tickets can only be purchased via the mobile app, subject to credit card payment. This application has an audio guide option, which allows you to find out information about a particular exhibit in an accessible form, as well as about the museum as a whole.
The museum has a coffee shop with panoramic windows overlooking Doha and comfortable wrought-iron sofas where you can enjoy a cup of coffee after the tour.
On the ground floor there is a shop with a large selection of souvenirs and gifts.
If you have never been to this museum, I highly recommend visiting
Tickets can only be purchased via the mobile app, subject to credit card payment. This application has an audio guide option, which allows you to find out information about a particular exhibit in an accessible form, as well as about the museum as a whole.
The museum has a coffee shop with panoramic windows overlooking Doha and comfortable wrought-iron sofas where you can enjoy a cup of coffee after the tour.
On the ground floor there is a shop with a large selection of souvenirs and gifts.
If you have never been to this museum, I highly recommend visiting
Written February 4, 2021
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Preston, UK4,126 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
The museum building itself is a spectacular modern construction on the waterfront. The ground floor at the time of our visit featured a temporary exhibition displaying the jewellery from India which was superb, sadly this finishes mid January 2020. The other two floors which are open to the public feature permanent displays of Islamic art from the 10th century onwards. This is quite an eclectic collection featuring work both from the Middle East and India. Some of the displays are a little repetitive although the quality is beyond dispute and the general setting plus the way the artefacts are illuminated is excellent.
There is also a private viewing platform with great vistas across the bay.
Entry to the museum is QAR 50 for tourists, they accept payment by credit card.
There is also a private viewing platform with great vistas across the bay.
Entry to the museum is QAR 50 for tourists, they accept payment by credit card.
Written January 20, 2020
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menors
Windsor and Maidenhead, UK288 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
A really fascinating 90 minutes viewing the displays which are really well presented. Even if they are of limited interest it is worth spending the money to walk this unique building and take advantage of the stunning views it provides. A really great way to spend some time in Doha.
Written February 17, 2020
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Wuschel27
Singapore100 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
A must see, if you are interested in Arabian culture and Historie. Many objects, some of them more than 1000 years old, from all over the world. If you have time, spent some money and time here. On top the building itself is impressive, caught the sun going down when leaving again, we really liked it and are not the typical museums lover.
Written February 11, 2020
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DizzyBlonde23
Halifax, UK504 contributions
Dec 2019 • Friends
Whilst we would not have necessarily visited the museum on our own (we are not art aficionados and only had 3 days in Doha) it was a stop on our half day tour of Doha.
The architecture of the museum is beautiful and on entering the exhibits are well spaced out in different areas/floors/rooms with information about each exhibit.
Outside of the museum is also a good place to take photos of Doha and it’s skyline.
Would recommend to those interested in art but for those only in Doha for a short stopover who aren’t interested in art maybe stop off for a photo outside but that’s it.
The architecture of the museum is beautiful and on entering the exhibits are well spaced out in different areas/floors/rooms with information about each exhibit.
Outside of the museum is also a good place to take photos of Doha and it’s skyline.
Would recommend to those interested in art but for those only in Doha for a short stopover who aren’t interested in art maybe stop off for a photo outside but that’s it.
Written April 17, 2020
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pablucho35
Savannah, GA255 contributions
Aug 2019
The museum is worth visiting if you just go to experience Pei's building. The museum is very well designed. There are just enough pieces exhibited which make it easy to digest. Some museums become overwhelming and cause museum fatigue - this is not the case here. Each room is well explained and each individual artifact too. You can visit the place in one hour or so. The view of Doha's skyline is spectacular. There is a nice cafe with decent prices and formal restaurant. They offer a free shuttle to other city museums but we opted to get a taxi instead.
Written February 21, 2020
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dragon2x
London, UK98 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
An architectural wonder inside and out. I’m not a big fan of museums, I only came here to take photos from inside and out. I had a blast, came twice, the second one close to night and waited for the skyline to be illuminated. Nature didn’t disappoint and provided me with great sunset and a low lying fog in the sea that created an atmospheric scene. The surrounding park and promenade is also nice for walking and photography. It’s about 15 minutes walk from souk waqif metro station. Costs 50 rials pp and your ticket is valid for 3 days. Free to residents only.
Written February 18, 2020
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Ayushman N
Leeds, UK160 contributions
Jan 2020
The MIA in Doha is one of the must-see places in Qatar, never mind Doha, and should be included in all itineraries. Entry tickets are QAR 50 per adult which is comparable to other international museums of this type. First things first, the architecture is breathtaking and the building never looks the same at two different times, making the museum highly photogenic. The museum has a splendid range of artifacts which are all excellently restored, but its presentation of these artifacts leaves a lot to be desired. Apart from one short description of all the items in a room, there is no other explanations for the art for many of the artifacts, which is a shame as many of them looked very interesting. All in all, this museum is a must visit in Qatar and its a decent museum, but its lacking that extra factor which makes it a great museum.
Written January 4, 2020
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MrsEssexPalin
United Kingdom78 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
The museum itself is 50QAR for tourists but you can walk through to a free viewing area. Just ask at the desk and they'll point you in the right direction. There's toilets which are clean and the view you get across to the city is fantastic. I can't comment on the art as we only went for the view.
Written February 3, 2020
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Lighter111
Surrey, UK164 contributions
Jan 2020
Coming from a place where access to museum is free and they actually have so much exciting knowledge.
We thought this was free if you fly Qatar airways. but this costs 50 riyals, I wouldn’t mind have paying this if it provided an insight or details or knowledge on anything.
The museum has 4 floors spacious and very white and grey feel.
The museum just islamic ornaments from all around the world ( cutlery, jewellery, and carpets). Spent about 1hour here and the outside part was more exciting let say than the inside. The restaurant on the top floor looks nice but the menu was outrageously expensive.
Nothing impressive or wow. Just see the building from the outside and should be enough. Having been to any museums and galleries around the world this is at the bottom.
We thought this was free if you fly Qatar airways. but this costs 50 riyals, I wouldn’t mind have paying this if it provided an insight or details or knowledge on anything.
The museum has 4 floors spacious and very white and grey feel.
The museum just islamic ornaments from all around the world ( cutlery, jewellery, and carpets). Spent about 1hour here and the outside part was more exciting let say than the inside. The restaurant on the top floor looks nice but the menu was outrageously expensive.
Nothing impressive or wow. Just see the building from the outside and should be enough. Having been to any museums and galleries around the world this is at the bottom.
Written February 1, 2020
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50QR but you can get a silver pass for 99QR which gives you 5 museums includi mg the 321 museum and national museum which I would highly recommend both
Written November 30, 2023
Is it possibl to buy tickets on site?
Written March 28, 2023
I am arriving March 22, the beginning of Ramadan. Will the museum be open? I understand it may be open with limited hours.
Written January 10, 2023
I will be in Doha 10-14 may(during Ramadam). What are the opening times during Ramadan?
Written January 16, 2020
Olá, Christina! Eu não sei dizer ao certo. A Leila é uma excelente guia e pode te responder pelo Instagram - @turistandoemdoha.
Written February 29, 2020
Yes definitely can take photos.
Written December 31, 2019
The museum opens at 9 but my flight arrives at 5:30am. Is access to the outdoor area with the beautiful arches overlooking Doha skyline require admission to the museum? Do I need to wait til they open to see it?
Written September 15, 2019
I recall that I had to go through the main building and take the doors out to the left to get to the courtyard area with the arches overlooking the skyline.
Written September 15, 2019
Hi, Im an artist. How can I sell my artworks there in Qatar museum? Shall I bring my artworks there or I can sell them online too? Please explain the process to me. Thank you. I really need your help.
Written November 2, 2018
Contact the museum directly.
King regards.
Written November 3, 2018
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