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Welcome to the Museum of Islamic Art

Plan Your Visit

Explore masterpieces of Islamic art from three continents and over 1,400 years in a dazzling waterfront setting.

What's On

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Children and Youth

Story Time

Reading Goals

First Tuesday of every month
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Tour

Library Tour

Daily
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Activity

Saturday Colouring in the Library

First Saturday of every month
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Story Time

Planet Kids Club

Tuesday 28 March 2023
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Lecture

Ramadan Lectures

30 March – 3 April 2023
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More About MIA

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About the Galleries

Our permanent collection galleries are organised according to broad historical and cultural themes, periods and geography, and explore the great traditions of Islamic craftsmanship.
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The Collection

Learn more about one of the world’s greatest collections of Islamic art.
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Learn

MIA connects teachers, students, adults and lifelong learners to a range of curriculum areas through historic works of Islamic art.
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Audio Guides

Explore MIA’s comprehensive collections of Islamic art through our audio guide tours, available in multiple languages.

Collection Highlights

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Researchers

Story

Collection Highlights: Five Qur’an Manuscripts

29 March 2022
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Collection Highlight: The Shahnameh

1 February 2022
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Practical Information

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Helpful Hints

Visitor Guidelines

We've gathered a few practical tips to help you make the most of your visit.
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Accessibility

At Qatar Museums we are committed to ensuring our galleries, museums and cultural offerings are fully accessible to all.
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