Msheireb Museums
Msheireb Museums
4.5
3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Msheireb Museums are an integral aspect of the inner city's regeneration of the old commercial centre in Doha with its traditional community-based lifestyle. The restoration of the four heritage houses, Bin Jelmood House, Company House, Mohammed Bin Jassim House and Radwani House, into world-class museums forms a vital part of the Msheireb Downtown Doha development.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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Jane V
Burntisland, UK33 contributions
Jul 2023
First visit to Doha and decided to visit Msheireb downtown. What a great place. Easy to reach by metro. Some fantastic modern architecture. Tram to take you around area - very welcome in the heat. Visited the four heritage houses. Very rewarding experience. Company House set out the beginnings and growth of the oil industry. My visit was made even better by the lovely guy on the reception (sorry I didn’t get your name). He was welcoming and gave me some interesting insights.
I also visited the other 3 houses - covering slavery and its history up to present day. Thought provoking. There was also the history of the Mshereib district- great to see old photos and hear from former residents on video. The final house was how families used to live. All the houses are beautifully restored and free to visit.
I also visited the other 3 houses - covering slavery and its history up to present day. Thought provoking. There was also the history of the Mshereib district- great to see old photos and hear from former residents on video. The final house was how families used to live. All the houses are beautifully restored and free to visit.
Written July 12, 2023
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melbgirl123
Melbourne, Australia774 contributions
Sep 2018 • Solo
This museum is made up of 4 buildings which are located apart from each other so it takes some time to find them as there are no signposts around. There are many staff around though so you can ask them. There are free bottled water in each building for guests. The museum is hard to find though overall. I walked from the Museum of Islamic Art and it took about 15-20 minutes each walk. You need to walk past the pearl monument and past the Souq Waquif and past the Bird Market. The Museum of Islamic Art reception has a map that can help you find the Mshereib Museums by foot.
The most interesting building is the slavery one. There were really good English descriptions and comments and videos
The most interesting building is the slavery one. There were really good English descriptions and comments and videos
Written October 18, 2018
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DaveA_ABZ
Aberdeen, UK158 contributions
Feb 2017 • Couples
Spread across the four houses, the museum offered a look at the history and evolution of the country and industry within. From the pearl fishing to the oil and gas.
The only downside I would say is there is a lack of physical objects to look at, and more focused on reading and videos.
I feel younger children would become bored easily (10-12 and under).
The only downside I would say is there is a lack of physical objects to look at, and more focused on reading and videos.
I feel younger children would become bored easily (10-12 and under).
Written February 28, 2017
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Tony W
Dubai, United Arab Emirates145 contributions
Nov 2018 • Friends
These are actually a collection of museums, each focusing on different aspects of Qatar's history, culture and development. Mshiereb is the worlds' largest LEED gold development - over 100 buildings, on the street footprint of the original city, and rebuilt to the highest modern standards. Its a unique place.
The museums tell the story of Doha and Qatar, very well curated and visually impressive. The story of oil and gas exploration, pearl-diving and trading, and the a cultural backdrop to this small country. However, the most impressive, honest and eye-opening museum is the Slave Musuem, which covers the history of slave-trading, including Qatar's part in this, as people were moved from Africa to the region and beyond.
This is a must-see.
The museums tell the story of Doha and Qatar, very well curated and visually impressive. The story of oil and gas exploration, pearl-diving and trading, and the a cultural backdrop to this small country. However, the most impressive, honest and eye-opening museum is the Slave Musuem, which covers the history of slave-trading, including Qatar's part in this, as people were moved from Africa to the region and beyond.
This is a must-see.
Written November 30, 2018
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Shondale G
6 contributions
Nov 2016 • Business
I took two high school classes to the Bin Jelmood House as a part of the curriculum unit on slavery. My students got soooo much out of this place! They were constantly engaged by the interactive exhibits, and they continued to ask great questions - a teacher's dream!
I highly recommend this place, as it is very well done, and leaves nothing uncovered. Not only am I not tired of going - even after three visits - my students as well have told me that they've already been a second time, or plan on going in the near future with their family.
I highly recommend this place, as it is very well done, and leaves nothing uncovered. Not only am I not tired of going - even after three visits - my students as well have told me that they've already been a second time, or plan on going in the near future with their family.
Written December 14, 2016
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Yosra K
Cairo, Egypt373 contributions
Nov 2016 • Friends
Went to Msheireb a few days after it was announced open to the public and I'm very happy to say they've added a GREAT addition to my short list of must-sees in Qatar (added at bottom of post if you're interested).
The complex is a careful restoration and modern recreation of four homes that were central to the making of Doha's not-so-distant history. They're nestled very close to one another only separated by pristine pedestrian walkways, shallow water fountains and a serene Qur'anic garden.
I struck by how few "old" items were actually showcased (like you'd typically find in museums) but that was more than made up for by the vanguard use of technology and interactive elements that made the visit engaging all throughout.
The attention to detail is present at every turn; this place cannot disappoint (and it's free!)
My list of cultural must-sees for the 48-hour visitor:
- Museum of Islamic Art & park
- Souq Waqif
- East meets West by Richard Serra
- inland sea camping/ barbecue/ dune bashing
The complex is a careful restoration and modern recreation of four homes that were central to the making of Doha's not-so-distant history. They're nestled very close to one another only separated by pristine pedestrian walkways, shallow water fountains and a serene Qur'anic garden.
I struck by how few "old" items were actually showcased (like you'd typically find in museums) but that was more than made up for by the vanguard use of technology and interactive elements that made the visit engaging all throughout.
The attention to detail is present at every turn; this place cannot disappoint (and it's free!)
My list of cultural must-sees for the 48-hour visitor:
- Museum of Islamic Art & park
- Souq Waqif
- East meets West by Richard Serra
- inland sea camping/ barbecue/ dune bashing
Written November 5, 2016
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Arnie L
Montreal, Canada227 contributions
Mar 2016 • Friends
There are four museums rising from the ashes of the origins of doha, qatar. Each is contained in four reconstructed "homes" in this original part of what is now doha but referring to about 150 years ago.Each of the homes contains a particular themed museum, one of which is about global slavery housed in the home of the boss of slavery in those days.....the slave master. You need to understand that there is "modern" slavery in qatar as we speak and this is openly dealt with!!!!!.....and that is a huge surprise.
By the way the methodology used to tell the history is the most modern technology ever seen by me in ANY museum.
DONT WALK TO THESE MUSEUMS, GET THERE NOW ......but i understand presently it is by reservation....you can't just walk in
But any effort expended is worth every minute.
A GREAT MUSEUM EXPERIENCE
By the way the methodology used to tell the history is the most modern technology ever seen by me in ANY museum.
DONT WALK TO THESE MUSEUMS, GET THERE NOW ......but i understand presently it is by reservation....you can't just walk in
But any effort expended is worth every minute.
A GREAT MUSEUM EXPERIENCE
Written March 22, 2016
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Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us. We’re pleased to let you know that we're now open to public. Walk-ins are most welcome. Once again, thank you!
Written June 14, 2016
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Irina Bond
19 contributions
Jan 2021 • Solo
Restored hundred year old house, history of region’s oil exploration, slavery in the region and all over the world and much more. Another museum in town worth spending day in
Written January 11, 2021
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DevonRed
Trusham, UK583 contributions
Jul 2020
Qatar has invested heavily in its museums and the National Museum and the Museum of Islamic Art are both very good. However, the four 'houses' that make up the Msheireb complex, although small and understated, were actually my favourites.
Each house looks at a different perspective of Qatar's history and, given the debate about worker's rights in the country, it is perhaps a surprise that one of the best exhibits looks at the history of slavery in the region. Company House, which traces the development of the nation's oil and gas industries was particularly good and gave a real insight into the early days of exploration. The videos and sound recordings of the pioneers from the 1950s and 60s were real eye-openers. These guys did 28 days on and two days off in the sweltering heat and can genuinely be said to have built the country - hard to imagine young Qataris doing that in 2020...
The other two houses are also good and seeing the way an non-air conditioned life was led in Doha a hundred years ago was particularly interesting.
All in all, very very good and highly recommended. Indeed, in many ways, although it doesn't have the imposing and magnificent architecture of the National Museum, I think Msheireb is better.
Each house looks at a different perspective of Qatar's history and, given the debate about worker's rights in the country, it is perhaps a surprise that one of the best exhibits looks at the history of slavery in the region. Company House, which traces the development of the nation's oil and gas industries was particularly good and gave a real insight into the early days of exploration. The videos and sound recordings of the pioneers from the 1950s and 60s were real eye-openers. These guys did 28 days on and two days off in the sweltering heat and can genuinely be said to have built the country - hard to imagine young Qataris doing that in 2020...
The other two houses are also good and seeing the way an non-air conditioned life was led in Doha a hundred years ago was particularly interesting.
All in all, very very good and highly recommended. Indeed, in many ways, although it doesn't have the imposing and magnificent architecture of the National Museum, I think Msheireb is better.
Written September 23, 2020
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MargD
Lake Macquarie107 contributions
Jan 2020
We only intended to visit one of the museums but as we had arrived at a different one we ended up visiting 3 of the 4. We spent far more time here than we had planned as the museums were well laid out and contained so much information. The history of slavery was far more interesting than we had realised, amazing that it had endured until the 1950's. We did not have the app on our phones but it would be a good idea to download that before attending. The only problem we had was walking to the museums from the nearby metro station due to lack of footpaths (new constructions) and signage. Presumably this will be remedied when work in the area is completed.
Written January 21, 2020
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Kamille T
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How much is admission?
Vladimir-Kirill
Moscow, Russia1 contribution
It is free of charge.
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