Mathaf, Art museum in Education City, Doha, Qatar.
The museum extends across 5,500 square meters within a converted school building, displaying modern and contemporary art from Arab artists.
The collection of over 6,000 artworks documents Arab artistic movements from 1840 to present times through paintings, sculptures, and installations.
Exhibitions at Mathaf present perspectives from Qatar, Middle East, and international Arab diaspora artists through rotating galleries and permanent collections.
The museum offers educational programs, guided tours in multiple languages, and art workshops led by professional artists every Sunday and Tuesday.
Sheikh Hassan bin Mohamed bin Ali Al Thani donated the initial collection to Qatar Foundation before Qatar Museums Authority acquired it.
Location: Doha
Inception: 2010
Official opening: 2010
Operator: Qatar Museums Authority
Website: http://mathaf.org.qa
GPS coordinates: 25.31056,51.41972
Latest update: May 11, 2025 17:43
Qatar offers diverse photography spots throughout the country. Visitors can photograph modern architecture at the Museum of Islamic Art and National Museum, historical structures at Al Zubarah Fort and Barzan Towers, and natural landscapes at the Inland Sea and Al Thakhira Mangroves. The country combines cultural sites like Katara Cultural Village and Souq Waqif with contemporary locations including The Pearl-Qatar and Villaggio Mall.
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