Go behind the scenes with artists, curators, conservators, educators and more to discover the many extraordinary stories taking place across Qatar Museums.
Our Stories
Discover the extraordinary stories that spotlight the highlights of the MIA's rich collection, interactive features, interviews, and video series.
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The Doha Hind: A Metal Masterpiece
Explore the fascinating narrative behind the Doha Hind, a splendid Umayyad fountainhead, housed in the permanent collection of the Museum of Islamic Art.
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Collection Highlight: The Astrolabe Journey
Take a closer look at this exceptional astrolabe, one of many highlights that represents the evolution of art and technology.
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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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Water, Islam and Islamic Art: An Interactive Trail
Explore this interactive feature developed in honour of Expo 2023 Doha, whose theme is "Green Desert, Better Environment."
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The Art of Hospitality: The Damascus Room
Take a closer look at the exquisite details of one of our most-visited collection highlights.
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Treasures of Islamic Art
Watch the Treasures of Islamic Art – a four-part series highlighting rare and unique objects from the collections at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA).
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Behind the Scenes: An Introduction to Conservation
Watch this video, the first in a six-part series, and learn more about restoring and conserving art pieces.