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(متحف الفن الإسلامي)
Art Museum
الدوحة
Ranked #2 for art museums in Doha
"Great exhibitions and a stunning building by IM Pei"(4 Tips)
"... well executed and the IM Pei designed museum has a nice combination of..."(3 Tips)
"Great architectural masterpiece in the middle of Doha."(14 Tips)
"Beautifull museum with a great location and a view across the bay."(19 Tips)
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William C.January 18, 2016Outdoor cafe here is a great place to enjoy the scenery and relax while having coffee.
Saravana KumarJuly 3, 2015Back side of Museum u have a Park everyone must visit especially family at eveing time relax ur self
free wifi, different arabic arts, and amazing view of the corniche
The Arabick Roots exhibition is on for a few months. FREE entry to the exhibition on Mondays!
Firas N.GAugust 6, 2014A couple of interesting things but not much. If you judge books by their covers you will enjoy it.
Fabrice MarchaisMay 1, 2019Since March 28th some Museum are not any more free like M.I.A. for tourists. By a pass if you intend too visit several of them.
- Zahra MarAugust 26, 2013Absolutely beautiful place, but the AC is turned up to turbo. Make sure your dressed warmly!
- Free entry but closed on Tuesdays - tell your friends, cos if you'r reading this tip you probably know that already...
The MIA will also hold a section from the prestigious Green Vault in Dresden.
Museum of Islamic Art (MIA)March 5, 2014Current exhibition, Radiant 15 January - 29 March 2014. Read more
Dejoe JohnDecember 28, 2010Amazing stuffs inside and awesome view of the corniche from it's sides. :)
Sony Mobile WTADecember 28, 2010Come visit the Museum of Islamic Arts, shaped like a postmodern fortress, with minimal windows and a 'virtual' moat.
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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.
Closed until 2:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon, Wed, Sun
- 10:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Thu, Sat
- Noon–8:00 PM
- Fri
- 2:00 PM–8:00 PM
+974 4422 4444
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