Doha: The National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) is filled with family-friendly activities including a playground and public artworks such as the Heritage Garden, the Cave of Wonders and the Nakilat Adventure Ship.
In addition there are ongoing exhibitions — “Your Brain to Me, My Brain to You” by internationally renowned Swiss artist, Pipilloti Rist and “On The Move”, featuring the lives of nomadic and semi-nomadic peoples across three distinct regions: Central Sahara, Qatar and Mongolia.
For automobile lovers, the ongoing “Sneak Peak at Qatar Auto Museum” at Mawater Gallery introduces the new museum that will bring Qatar’s car community under one roof and one mission to drive culture forward and to inspire the next generation of innovators, designers, engineers, collectors and policymakers through a shared passion for cars.
There is more to explore at NMoQ that will complete one’s experience of Qatar. As one enters the access to the Museum, it will be hard to miss WADHA by Qatari designer, Wadha Al Hajri.
The shop showcases Women’s Ready to Wear (RTW) label of luxurious fabrics in soft monochromatic colors embellished with her signature geometric hand embroideries and latticework inspired by Islamic art and architecture.
Around the premises of the museum, an array of good food and delicacies can be found in kiosks and shops.
Gharissa Ice Cream by Ghanim Al Muftah, the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Ambassador, offers five-star ice cream experience. Gharissa Ice Cream is a product of Ghanim’s entrepreneurial spirit. Using his mothers’ secret recipe, he launched the brand.
Rooted in Qatari heritage, Thalatheen is a comforting, fast-casual vegan café. It offers an inviting place to sit, relax and enjoy Qatari-inspired dishes.
Desert Rose Café by Chef Nouf Al Marri is located on the ground floor and open to both the lagoon (at the Corniche side) and the Baraha courtyard. It is sought after for Qatari fusion cuisine.
Jiwan, a Ducasse restaurant, known for its contemporary Qatari cuisine and elegant interiors at the 4th floor of NMoQ extends its hospitality with the recent opening of Jiwan Kiosk at the Ground Floor of the museum. It boasts a flavourful assortment of drinks and freshly baked cakes.
Mr. Popcorn, near Jiwan Kiosk welcomes kids and kids at heart with not just popcorn but easy bites and comfort food such as sweet corn, spiral potatoes, slushes, mojitos and more.
Meanwhile, at the Museum’s mezzanine, Café 875 offers visitors a chance to experience the unique majlis experience: a traditional setting based on the nomadic lifestyle and enduring hospitality of Qatar’s people.
At the North Playground of the NMoQ Park, Dinara Kasko Pastry’s artful treats are easy favorites while kids play at the Nakilat Adventure Ship. During exploration of the ship, children can learn about sailing, pearling, fishing and trading and absorb the nation’s culture and history.
The NMoQ Park is open 24 hours and offers attractions such as the Heritage Garden with a number of Qatar’s plant species providing the scenic greenery. Within the vicinity, is the Cave of Wonders with a realistic representation of an underground rocky cave where one can simply wander freely, discover places to climb, crawl and hide and encounter strange glowing rocks, carvings, artefacts hidden in the sand, bats hanging from the ceiling and a giant gecko climbing up the wall.
A visit to NMoQ is highly recommended for those who would like to have a full experience of Qatar. From architecture to merchandise, cuisines and natural wonders, NMoQ provides the authentic Qatar experience.
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