1 city · 3 museums · 1 free
The best museums in Qatar are Museum of Islamic Art, Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art and National Museum of Qatar. World Museum Guide covers 3 museums in Qatar across 1 city, with admission prices, opening hours and highlights for each. 1 has free standard admission.
Visitor information last reviewed 30 June 2026. Check the official museum site for current details.
| # | Museum | City | Admission | Time needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Museum of Islamic Art | Doha | 50 QAR for non-residents | 2–3 hours |
| 2 | Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art | Doha | Free | 2–3 hours |
| 3 | National Museum of Qatar | Doha | 50 QAR for non-residents | 2 hours |
Doha, Qatar
Art Museum · Best for art lovers & first-timers
The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) is a museum on one end of the seven-kilometer-long Corniche in Doha, Qatar. As per the architect I. M. Pei's specifications, the museum is built on an island off an artificial projecting peninsula near the traditional dhow harbor.
50 QAR for non-residents · ⏱ 2–3 hours
Doha, Qatar
Art Museum · Best for contemporary art fans & art lovers
Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art opened in 2010 in Doha's Education City, housed in a former school building redesigned by French architect Jean-François Bodin. It holds the world's largest specialised collection of modern and contemporary Arab art.
Free entry · ⏱ 2–3 hours
Doha, Qatar
Art Museum · Best for history enthusiasts & architecture enthusiasts
Designed by Jean Nouvel and opened in 2019, the National Museum of Qatar is composed of 539 interlocking discs evoking the desert rose mineral formation. The original royal palace of Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani stands at its heart.
50 QAR for non-residents · ⏱ 2 hours
The best museums in Qatar are Museum of Islamic Art, Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art and National Museum of Qatar, ranked by visitor numbers and collection strength.
World Museum Guide covers 3 museums in Qatar across 1 city — 1 with free standard admission.
1 of 3 museums in our Qatar guide has free standard admission: Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art. Special exhibitions can still be ticketed.
