National Museum of Qatar
The National Museum of Qatar is an architectural masterpiece by Jean Nouvel, inspired by the form of the desert rose. Opened in 2019, the museum tells Qatar's story from ancient times to modernity through interactive exhibitions and multimedia installations.
Architecture
The building consists of intersecting discs of varying diameters, mimicking the crystals of the desert rose, a mineral formation found in Qatari sands. 539 discs create the complex geometry of the facade. The total area of the museum is 40,000 square meters.
Interior Design
Inside, visitors embark on a 1.5-kilometer journey throug...
