National Museum of Qatar

National Museum of Qatar
View of the National Museum of Qatar in 2021
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EstablishedOpened 28 March 2019 (2019-03-28)
LocationDoha, Qatar
Coordinates25°17′16″N 51°32′58″E / 25.2879°N 51.5494°E / 25.2879; 51.5494
TypeMuseum
DirectorSheikh Abdulaziz H. Al Thani
OwnerQatar Museums
Websitenmoq.org.qa

The National Museum of Qatar is a national museum in Doha, Qatar. The current building opened to the public on 28 March 2019, replacing the previous building which opened in 1975. The building was designed by architect Jean Nouvel who was inspired by the desert rose crystal, which can be found in Qatar.[1][2] The museum site includes Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani's Palace, which is the heart of the Qatari national identity.[3] From 2013 to 2023, the director of the museum was Sheikha Amna.[4] In February 2024, Sheikh Abdulaziz H. Al Thani became director of the Museum.[5]

  1. ^ Powell, Jim (30 March 2019). "The 20 photographs of the week". The Guardian. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  2. ^ "National Museum of Qatar". Ateliers Jean Nouvel. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
  3. ^ "Spectacular Jean Nouvel Designed National Museum Qatar To Open In March". Artlyst. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  4. ^ "Sheikha Amna to head new museum". Gulf-Times (in Arabic). 27 November 2013. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
  5. ^ "Qatar Museums announces leadership appointments". thepeninsulaqatar.com. 21 February 2024. Retrieved 6 June 2024.