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Museum of Islamic Art
Islamic art from three continents, 7th to 20th centuries, on the Corniche
About
The museum presents the full range of Islamic visual culture, from courtly luxury to domestic craft, and keeps one of the world's most comprehensive collections open to researchers and visitors on the Corniche.
The Museum of Islamic Art opened in 2008 as one of Qatar Museums' first major projects. I. M. Pei designed the building to rise from Doha Bay at the southern end of the Corniche, with views across the waterfront and the surrounding MIA Park. The collection holds masterpieces from the 7th to the 20th centuries gathered from three continents, including metalwork, ceramics, jewellery, woodwork, textiles, manuscripts, coins and glass from royal treasuries and everyday homes. Permanent galleries are arranged by period, geography and theme. The MIA Library holds more than 21,000 volumes on Islamic art.
Exhibitions
Current and upcoming shows at Museum of Islamic Art.
Visit
Hours, tickets, and directions for Museum of Islamic Art.
Address
Museum Park Street, Doha
Collection
Highlights from the permanent and rotating collection.
People
Artists
Artists associated with the museum's collection and programme.
Lina Al Aali
Lina Al Aali is a Qatari artist and author of children's and young adult literature, whose work is inspired by Qatar's cultural heritage. She blends traditional visual elements, Islamic motifs and heritage references with a contemporary artistic vision. Her practice celebrates women as symbols of memory, identity and strength, expressed through a refined visual language that bridges authenticity and renewal. Through her exhibitions and cultural initiatives, she contributes to preserving national identity and inspiring future generations.
Maryam Abel
Maryam Abel is a photographer whose creative journey led her to the world of images from an early age, particularly those centred on people's faces, stories and the unspoken language of human emotion. For her, photography is a profound means of human connection, and each image reflects her fascination with people and the cultures they embody, preserving authentic moments of beauty and humanity.
Hameed Al Qahtani
Hameed Al Qahtani is a Qatari ceramic artist and mechanical engineer whose practice explores the relationship between material, craftsmanship and cultural context. Inspired by traditional craft and contemporary design, he approaches ceramics as a medium that unites function with cultural expression, creating pieces that reflect a dialogue between heritage and innovation.
Abdulla Fakhroo
Abdulla Fakhroo is a Qatari visual artist and calligrapher with over 25 years of experience. He is the founder of the jewellery brand Midad and of Bayt Al-Khattateen (House of Calligraphers). His practice explores the intersection of architecture, geometry and calligraphy, particularly Kufic styles, reinterpreting traditional forms through a contemporary visual language with close attention to structure, rhythm and composition.
Ameena Al Boinin
Ameena Al Boinin is a multidisciplinary artist whose practice focuses on immersive installations that explore the expressive possibilities of materials and techniques. Inspired by her heritage and surroundings, she creates works that bring together personal narratives and cultural stories, developing sensory experiences that connect memory, place and identity.
Nourah
Nourah is a multidisciplinary artist whose practice merges engineering precision with creative exploration. With academic backgrounds in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering and a Master of Science in Infrastructure and Project Management, she explores themes of heritage, science and artificial intelligence through digital fabrication and AI-assisted design, reimagining the past within contemporary contexts.
Aisha Al Muhannadi
Aisha Al Muhannadi is a Qatari visual artist and the founder and director of Mahara for Creativity and Arts. She holds a bachelor's degree in Policy, Planning and Development from Qatar University and draws inspiration from Qatar's heritage and environment, exploring identity, memory and belonging through a contemporary visual language that balances authenticity and innovation.