Museum of Islamic Art (MIA)
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Art Museum
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Ranked #2 for art museums in Doha
"Great exhibitions and a stunning building by IM Pei"(4 Tips)
"Step outside and savour IM Pei’s design."(3 Tips)
"Great architectural masterpiece in the middle of Doha."(14 Tips)
"free wifi, different arabic arts, and amazing view of the corniche"(19 Tips)
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Designed by I.M. Pei, the building itself is fitting for the incredible works housed within. Also, a lovely little cafe with an amazing view of the bay!Upvoted 4 days ago
Ronald DLMarch 6, 2016Escape the heat if only to admire the wonderful view of Doha from the ground floor cafe and enjoy artfully made Moroccan tea with a selection of delicious Arabic pastries
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Hani AlawadhiDecember 10, 2016A nice place to spend couple of hours while in Qatar. Beautiful building and nice interior. I loved The way they presented the museum items and enjoyed the most Mohammed Ali exhibitionUpvoted Jan 5
Abu yousf Abu yousfJuly 11, 2016You must visit it when you are in Qatar, it's an amazing historical museum and for sure you need full day to finish it ,,
Memo S.February 27, 2016Good place to spend a couple hours while layed over in Doha. The collection is not vast but the exhibits are well executed and the IM Pei designed museum has a nice combination of light and lines.
Eduardo YoshikawaFebruary 15, 2023It 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.
Gregory K.January 22, 2020Really amazing architectural space and building. Museum content is well lit and displayed but there are really only 2 floors and lacking in content in general. But it’s nice place to walk around in
Adel ShaApril 3, 2015The museum visit was great.. A lot of stuff from different places of the old islamic world .. Sometimes they have other show rooms for different events as well .. Worth visiting
bilpostJuly 19, 2019It supposed to have some historical Islamic objects regarding Qatar or Arabic island. Instead of I see pieces from mostly Iran and Turkey.
Archie TomenioNovember 6, 2024Visited the MIA in Doha! Don’t miss the stunning architecture by I. M. Pei and the panoramic views from the terrace. The exhibits are incredible, and the gift shop has some unique finds.
Nicolas LekuonaDecember 12, 2016Impressive building and great although necessarily limited collection; at some point you get tired of geometric patterns and calligraphic art, beautiful as they are. Very nice surrounding Park.- Great architectural masterpiece in the middle of Doha. Amazing collection of Islamic Arts and objects. The MIA cafe offers magnificent vie over the West Bay. The best cafeteria in town!
- The best museum in Doha! Great architecture with amazing Islamic art and artifacts from around the world. Don't miss the nearby cafe in MIA park from where you'll get breathtaking view over West Bay.
M BadranOctober 5, 2014I love the design of the building, and you can take the best pics of the park And Doha skyline. They also have a cafe inside with amazing view
Dr. MOHAMMED ALDAWSARIJuly 2, 2024It’s a worthwhile visit for who looks to have a more info about islamic world history. It’s organized and this time there’s a temporary exhibition focus on studies of silk industry, highly recommended
Bas KDecember 17, 2013Beautiful building with a great exhibition. Please take some time to dive into the cultural heritage of the Islamic world, before heading down to your hotel again. A must do in Doha, Qatar!
Danyah IsmailDecember 5, 2014Hands down to a place that's rich in things to see and absolutely beautiful view on the city.. My favorite top attraction in Doha!! Must visit..
Andrea AndreaOctober 26, 2014Beautiful place. With a nice park in the surrounding. Architecture is amazing and the exposition inside is accurate and stilish. Definitely a place to visit.
- The Ritz-CarltonJuly 26, 2012You’re about to experience the biggest collection of Islamic art in the world. Pace yourself. Step outside and savour IM Pei’s design. Wonderful. Later stroll the Corniche with the locals at sundown.
Muchas GraciasMay 8, 2015great place for taking pics and viewing artworks... please adhere to their policy of no flash during taking pics inside the galleries...
Crescentrating Halal Friendly TravelMay 15, 2012The museum itself has a unique design and is the first of its kind in the Persian Gulf area. The exhibits in the museum have been collected by, the royal family of Qatar. http://ow.ly/aUQGh
Mouad KhaloufiSeptember 29, 2013Beautiful design, intersting exhibitions, Free WiFi \o/ ... Shame there is nothing about the history and the cultural heritage of Qatar ;'(
SabreDecember 31, 2014Great museum in a magnificent building. Be sure to have a coffee and enjoy the view on the skyline from within the museum.
Hadi Al LawatiAugust 20, 2014Worth visiting it to know more about the islamic culture over the last centuries
Adel MaymoonJune 9, 2013The museum has different timings every day! Plan your trip! Sunday, Monday & Tuesday: 10:30am - 5:30pm. Thursday & Saturday: 12:00pm - 8:00pm. Friday: 2:00pm - 8:00pm. Tuesday: closed.
Scott OlsonJanuary 21, 2013After checking out the Museum, don't miss a walk around the Corniche for a gorgeous view of the downtown Doha skyline across the bay, especially at dusk.
- LP Traveller MEDecember 10, 2012If you're here before Jan 19, make sure you check out Arabick Roots, a look at how Arabic astronomers, philosophers, doctors and academics helped influence the European Enlightenment in the 17th C.
- Dimitris VerverellisSeptember 15, 2014Visiting the museum is a must. Fantastic architecture! Enjoy the exhibition and visit the cafe inside.
- Crescentrating Halal Friendly TravelAugust 2, 2011There are galleries showcasing collections of metal work, ceramics, jewelry, woodwork and glass work. The museum also has 600 years old of artifacts of ivory and silk on display. Ancient display of Qu Read more
The TelegraphApril 23, 2013The Museum of Islamic Art (mia.org.qa; free) is one of Doha’s biggest draws. The vast space is a clever mix of New York’s Guggenheim and Istanbul’s Yeni Camii mosque.
Hessao_May 14, 2015I came all the way from Riyadh and I can say that this is one of the prettiest museums My eye have ever seen!!
Jewel💎September 6, 2015It's all about Islamic civilizations. If you wish to know more about this culture, you should visit this museum.
- ReRe AlnamrootiMay 30, 2015Beyond beautiful. Very organized with amazing historic artifacts from all around the Islamic world.
- Ronald DLJuly 1, 2012Get the free media tour. It makes the exhibition much interesting and the main voice makes it sound you are doing a mysterious treasure hunt.
Mertkan ÖzyürekFebruary 6, 2017If you visit Doha, do not go back to your country without visiting this amazing museum! Highly advice!
Reihaneh HemmatiJanuary 14, 2015The most awesome building in Doha, architectural wise .. The perfect combination of minimalism & traditional elements
Behnam BaratiMarch 8, 2019Nice exhibition of Islamic arts, as well as stunning decorations and lighting
Mohamed HusseinNovember 9, 2012Amazing exposition "Arabic Roots" running till the 13th of January. Really recommended, lots of food for thought on our civilizations....
Start early as the museum closes early except for the weekends. It opens up until 7pm.
Sarah ElkhayatOctober 2, 2012I love the museum's architecture, which kinda remind me of the Cairo Opera House... Or maybe I'm just too nostalgic!
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Set in the MIA Park on the 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.
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- 10:30 AM–5:30 PM
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- Noon–8:00 PM
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- 2:00 PM–8:00 PM
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