Qatar has a variety of museums that offer visitors a glimpse into Arab history and culture.
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Qatar has a variety of museums that offer visitors a glimpse into Arab history and culture.
Located outside the city in a traditional style fort at Al Samriya Farm, the Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum houses the Sheikh’s personal collection, with a body of works including Islamic art, Qatari heritage, vehicles, handmade carpets, and coins & currency, from over four continents. These diverse and eclectic objects tell the story of the museum’s founder, Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim, as well as of humanity in general.
The museum is only reachable by car.
Established in 2010, Mathaf providing a uniquely Arab perspective on contemporary art. The museum’s permanent collection features more than 9,000 works by notable artists from Arab world from the 1840s to the present day. Landmark artists from countries and regions connected to the Arab Peninsula are represented, encompassing Africa, Asia and Europe.
Mathaf can be reached by public transit, car or the free Mathaf bus service.
Within the refurbished development of Msheireb Downtown in the oldest part and the cultural hub of the capital, the Msheireb Museums celebrate the history of Qatar.
Within the refurbished development of Msheireb in the oldest part of the capital, the Msheireb Museums celebrate the history of Qatar. Four heritage houses – Bin Jelmood House, Company House, Mohammed Bin Jassim House and Radwani House – were restored by property developer Msheireb and transformed into museums that explore key players and periods in Qatar’s history and evolution.
Msheireb Museums are walking distance from the historic Souq Waqif and can be reached using public transportation or by car.
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