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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.

Discover 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.

What's On at MIA

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Exhibition

Fashioning an Empire: Textiles from Safavid Iran

Until 20 April 2024
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Exhibition

Palestine: A Journey Through Time Book Display

Until 31 January 2024
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Ladies Only

Workshop

Diwani Intermediate (Women)

3 - 6 December 2023 | 4 - 6pm
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Adults

Workshop

Pigment, Paint and Pattern

3 - 7 December 2023 | 4 - 7pm
View of MIA's architecture and park

Event

MIA Bazaar

Every Friday and Saturday from 20 October 2023 – 9 March 2024

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  • Permanent Collection Masterpieces
  • Unparalleled Special Exhibitions
  • Breathtaking Architecture

MIA Stories

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The Power of Objects

Curator Nicoletta Fazio discusses the substantial role that delicate and elegant objects play in shaping history.
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Collection Highlight: A Timeless Vase from Damascus

The Cavour vase is one of the most impressive examples of Mamluk glass in known existence.
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Collection Highlight: The Varanasi-Style Diamond Necklace

Take a closer look at this stunning diamond and emerald necklace in the collection of the Museum of Islamic Art.
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Collection Highlight: The Damascus Room

Experience a fully restored and reassembled 19th-century reception room from Damascus at the Museum of Islamic Art
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Collection Highlight: Sitara of the Ka‘ba

This fabric, part of the permanent Museum of Islamic Art collection, once adorned the Islamic world’s most sacred monument.

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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