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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...

Practical Information

Updated: Jan 6, 2026

Entrance Fee

Foreigners
Adult
50 QAR~50.0 $
Student
25 QAR~25.0 $
Locals

Non-residents 50 QAR (~$14). Students 25 QAR. Qatar residents free. Some galleries closed until Dec 2026

Best Time to Visit

Morning to avoid crowds

Crowd Level

Moderate — comfortable

Price Range

Budget
Official Website

How to Get There

Metro Gold Line to National Museum station (direct). Or Uber/taxi from center ~15-20 QAR.

What to Expect

Eleven interconnected galleries. Pearl diving history, Bedouin life, modern Qatar. Film by Werner Herzog. Architecture itself is the highlight.

When to Visit

Best Time

NovDecJanFebMar

Working Hours

Updated: Jan 6, 2026
Monday09:00 — 19:00
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday09:00 — 19:00
Thursday09:00 — 21:00
Friday13:30 — 19:00
Saturday09:00 — 19:00
Sunday09:00 — 19:00
Note

Free for Qatari citizens. Last entry 45 min before closing. Architect Jean Nouvel, desert rose shape. National Museum Station metro (Gold Line). Closed Tuesdays

Travel Tips

Useful tips for visiting National Museum of Qatar

Book online to skip queue. Audio guide recommended. Gift shop excellent. Photography allowed. Architecture itself is the highlight.

Metro Gold Line to National Museum station (direct). Or Uber/taxi from center ~15-20 QAR.

Eleven interconnected galleries. Pearl diving history, Bedouin life, modern Qatar. Film by Werner Herzog. Architecture itself is the highlight.

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