Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM) has announced permanent changes to the operating hours of its primary cultural institutions. These modifications include extended hours every Thursday and a weekly closure to enhance public accessibility, promote evening events, and ensure optimal maintenance of the collections.
The National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ), the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA), the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum (QOSM), and Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art are the museums scheduled to implement these changes starting from July 1, 2024.
The new schedule provides increased opportunities for citizens, residents, and visitors to engage with the varied offerings of Qatar Museums, encompassing permanent collections, temporary exhibitions, and public programs.
The introduction of a one-day weekly closure is intended to support crucial maintenance, staff development, and installation of new exhibits, thereby upholding exceptional standards while minimizing disruptions to visitors.
Usual holiday closures of Qatar Museums will remain unchanged, and all relevant institutions will be closed to the public on two annual occasions-the initial day of Eid Al Fitr and the initial day of Eid Al Adha-enable staff to celebrate these significant holidays with their families.
The new official opening hours:
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF QATAR (NMOQ)
Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Saturday: 9am – 7pm;
Tuesday: Closed
Thursday: 9am - 9pm
Friday: 1:30pm - 7pm
MUSEUM OF ISLAMIC ART (MIA)
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Saturday: 9am - 7pm
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 9am - 9pm
Friday: 1:30pm - 7pm
3-2-1 QATAR OLYMPIC AND SPORTS MUSEUM (QOSM)
Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Saturday: 9am - 7pm
Tuesday: Closed
Thursday: 9am - 9pm
Friday: 1:30pm - 7pm
MATHAF: ARAB MUSEUM OF MODERN ART
Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday: 9am - 7pm
Monday: Closed
Thursday: 9am - 9pm
Friday: 1:30pm - 7pm
