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Museum of Islamic Art
4.5
6,382 reviews
#5 of 102 things to do in Doha
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9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
1:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Set in the MIA Park on the Doha waterfront, the museum building stands out as an architectural gem. Once inside, you will see masterpieces of Islamic art, including metalwork, ceramics, jewellery, woodwork, textiles and glass, collected from three continents and dating from the 7th to the 19th century. Entry to the museum is FREE.
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
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2Caipirinhas
Birmingham, UK12 contributions
Very cultural
Feb 2023
Learned a lot about islamic culture across many Middle Eastern countries. Not a huge amount about Qatar - but one can get that from the National Museum anyway. There was an exhibit about Baghdad when I was there.
Written 17 March 2023
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VinnieLondon
Doha, Qatar9,121 contributions
First visit after renovation
Feb 2023 • Friends
First visit to the museum since the 2022 renovation and galleries are much better . At time of review excellent temporary exhibition on the history of Damascus. Cafe is still a top Doha location for a coffee with stunning views of the museum’s architecture and across west bay. Entrance still free for Qatar residents. East parking in park next to museum and few minutes walk from Souq Waqif metro. Worth a visit fir the architecture alone.
Written 4 March 2023
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chris n
9 contributions
Museum of Islamic Art
Feb 2023
Not a bad Museum for a few hours, cost is high at 99 Riyal, but if you buy the one past it gets you in 4 other Museums and 15 other exhibits, when we went in February the one past cost 99 Riyal 50% off. The museum is on 3 show floors ground 1 & 2 quite a lot of exhibits on show.
Written 19 February 2023
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Eduardo Y
Sao Paulo, SP256 contributions
Great scenery both inside and outside MIA
Nov 2022 • Solo
It has a geometric design resembling a pile of rectangular boxes, also the inside is surrounded by geometric forms up to the ceiling. It has around three floors of galleries dedicated to Islamic Art.
Besides that it is located beside the MIA Park and in the edge of the Doha Bay, with great views of Doha West Bay and of Downtown Doha, Souq Waqif and Fanar Islamic Cultural Center.
Written 15 February 2023
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noreen d
London, UK55 contributions
Definitely worth a visit
Feb 2023 • Solo
The MIA in Doha is a must-see, not just for the artefacts on display in its numerous galleries but also for the building's amazing architecture both inside and out.
The MIA website states that tickets should be bought in advance, but I was told at the museum you can buy them on the day from the museum's reception. I went just before midday on a weekday and it was not busy at all.
The gift shop has a good range of gifts but is a bit pricey.
Written 9 February 2023
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Aigul Z
Al Ain, United Arab Emirates17 contributions
Essential part of Beautiful Doha
Feb 2023 • Friends
Unexpectedly rich collection mostly from the Middle East, architecturally attractive building, spacious, with a nice cafe
Written 6 February 2023
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Yulia A
18 contributions
Makes you want to come back!
Oct 2022
We really liked the atmosphere of the museum and the exhibition, but the wow- effect was gained mainly because of the somewhat futuristic interior of the building itself.

Unfortunately, we came a bit late, and had only 1 hour to explore the exhibit, and in the last 15 minutes we were constantly reminded by the staff&guards that the museum is closing. Try to reserve no less than 2 hours!

P.S. the gift shop is also quite nice.
Written 30 January 2023
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EllenChr
Oslo, Norway2,381 contributions
Definitly a place to visite
Jan 2023 • Friends
What a wonderful museum. The building itself is worth a visite, but the collection is exquisite as well. The presentation and lightning of the different artifacts are really well done and the information are in english and is very informative
Written 29 January 2023
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Around The World in Eighty Stays
Blackburn, UK11 contributions
Good museum and cafe too.
Nov 2022
This is a quite a large museum in a beautiful location overlooking the bay. There are a large variety of exhibits on each floor from various Islamic eras. Worth a visit if you have the time as it does take a while to go around.

They also have a prayer room on the ground floor.

The cafe on the ground floor has an excellent view and is reasonably priced. although was busy.
Written 24 January 2023
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Nanook Eats
London, UK9 contributions
Excellent collection
Jan 2023 • Business
Excellent museum, wonderful creation and wide variety of artefacts from across the middle east. One of the most impressive museums in the region.
Written 24 January 2023
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Museum of Islamic Art is open:
  • Fri - Fri 1:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Sat - Thu 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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