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Things to do in Doha, Qatar: The Best Specialty Museums
The shining jewel of Qatar, Doha is a multicultural city, home to most of the country's population as well as expatriate communities from a range of origins. Shopping abounds in the city's plentiful malls, while the Corniche impresses visitors with picturesque architecture and dazzling views of the harbor. Doha boasts myriad cultural facilities, including the futuristic Education City and the National Museum. Having hosted the 2006 Asian Games, the city is home to many sports complexes as well.
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2. Museum of Illusions
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 314 reviews
Enter the fascinating world of illusions which will trick your confidence in your own senses, but will also amaze you by doing so; the world that will confuse you completely, but also educate you… We promise you will be thrilled because nothing is what it seems, especially not in the Museum of Illusions!
Reviewed By luvsafibee - Doha, Qatar
The Illusions there are mind boggling at first and it's a great place for all ages. It's also good for pictures... But the best part of my experience was the tour guide Jezebel, she was very friendly, patient and directed us well while taking pictures. Overall the experience was a good one.
3. National Museum of Qatar
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4.5 based on 509 reviews
The immersive and experiential National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) tells the story of Qatar and its people from earliest times to today, bringing to life the peninsula’s natural history, giving voice to Qatar’s rich heritage and culture, and expressing a vibrant community’s aspirations for the future. The new museum embraces, as its centrepiece, the restored historic Palace of Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani (1880-1957), son of the founder of modern Qatar: a building that in former times was both the home of the Royal Family and the seat of government and was subsequently the site of the original National Museum. Jean Nouvel’s new building incorporates the Palace while seamlessly integrating innovative artworks commissioned from Qatari and international artists, rare and precious objects, documentary materials, and interactive learning opportunities.
Reviewed By saronic - Zurich, Switzerland
The rich country of Qatar has spent its money also regarding culture and art in an admirable way. The Museum of Islamic Art and the National Museum are incredible buildings alone worth looking at for its architecture. The National Museum, opened in 2019, was designed by the famous French architect Jean Nouvel, who crafted the museum after a desert rose, a crystal found in the desert here around. To get here there is a free shuttle bus, which every half hour connects five museums. For me it was too complicated and I didn't use it. Entrance fee is QR 50, but there is a Museum Pass for 3 museums within 3 days for 100 QAR. There is a screening at the entrance. Inside there are information boards in Arabic, English and Braille. Photography is allowed. There are also several educative play areas for children and videos screened onto the wall depicting scenes connected to the objects shown. In every respect a very up-to-date, modern museum. The exhibits - or more often just explanations - in the museum start from the early nature and its wildlife to the first humans, who were shifting between desert and coast, where pearl gathering had become the main income until the early 20th century, until oil and gas was discovered here, making Qatar the richest country per capita in the world. The Qatari Diplomatic Crisis of 2017 is not left out as a theme in the museum.
4. Msheireb Museums
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4.5 based on 152 reviews
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.
Reviewed By VinnieLondon_SE2 - Doha, Qatar
Museum is actually 4 houses in the Msheireb showing different aspects of Qatar economic and cultural history. Each house/installation is superbly presented using different media to tell the story. The economic history from Pearls to Gas and Oil with the real life pioneers who developed these industries is brilliantly shown. The part old and modern slavery has played is also sombrely presented in Bin Jelmood House on the original site of the Slave Trader. The Radwani house is reconstructed on the original site of the house showing the daily life of Qatari’s in previous time’s. Mohammed Bin Jassim’s House tells the story of the original Msheireb site history as the first settlement and commercial centre of Qatar. All sites have Covid controls, excellent Restrooms and there is a cafe, shop and library on site. This is a really great museum(s) to really understated and appreciate Qatar history if you are a Qatar resident or visitor. Highly recommended. And it’s free and no booking required at time of review.
5. Mathaf Arab Museum of Modern Art
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4.0 based on 196 reviews
Mathaf ('museum' in Arabic) is a new institution dedicated to Arab culture and creativity opened in Doha December 2010. Located near Education City, the museum is home to a permanent collection offering a unique and comprehensive overview of modern Arab art, and is poised to become a vital centre for dialogue and scholarship in the region.
6. Msheireb Enrichment Centre
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4.0 based on 69 reviews
Open from Sunday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm. Msheireb Enrichment Centre is a landmark destination created by Msheireb Properties to serve as an educational portal to showcase Qatar's glorious past and soaring ambitions for the future.The Centre is currently docked at the picturesque Doha Corniche, in close proximity to one of the city's oldest landmarks, the Sheraton Hotel. Msheireb Enrichment Centre outlines Qatar's glorious past, present and ambitious plans for the future while housing some of Qatar's historic artifacts, antique work tools and a treasure trove of information on Qatar's extraordinary growth. Qatar's distinct architecture and rich heritage is narrated at the Msheireb Enrichment Centre through the use of striking imagery, reclaimed implements, architectural highlights and interactive mediums that highlight the human element that truly embodies Qatar's rich heritage.See Qatar's ambitious plans for the future and how the country aims to be at the forefront of innovation,excellence and sustainability.
