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Museum of Islamic Art

Corniche | P.O. Box 2777, Doha, Qatar
974 4422 4444
Ranked #1 of 19 attractions in Doha
4.5 of 5 stars 225 Reviews
Type: Museums
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Cambridge
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW
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The museum contains a select display of very fine and rare pieces. Labelling is rather limited but in many instances the objects speak for themselves - you just have to use your eyes. More

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melbourne
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

The building and the interior is a work of art! Beautiful museum! A must see at Doha! More

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New York City, New York
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

This building by I.M. Pei is a work of art in itself. All the islamic art and the explanations of all the pieces made this museum a wonderful place to visit and learn in. More

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Brussels, Belgium
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

The Museum of Islamic Art is truly a gem of a building: its architecture is nice from the outside, but it is the inside part that is splendid. The interplay of modern and Islamic art prove a success. The collection is very interesting and includes some rare manuscripts. I strongly recommend visiting this museum if in Doha. More

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Planet Earth Wannabe
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW

Visiting the city? Friends coming to visit you? This should be on top of the list. Impressive lay out of wonderful historic pieces. Nicely displayed, headsets available (free), entrance is free (except any temporary exhibitions). A wonderful experience...expect to stay there a few hours. Displayed on a few floors... (And of course you have to be dressed appropriately...re other comments... More

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Cairo, Egypt
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW

Perfect way to spend a hot afternoon. The collection is amazing. Plus the museum is free! NOTE: YOU NEED TO BE DRESSED APPROPRIATELY TO BE ADMITTED. No tank tops or short skirts. More

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Doha, Qatar
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

The museum itself is a work of art and situated right on the water. I recommend visiting at night too when all the palm trees are lit up outside and the water fountain is illuminated. The exhibits are plentiful, but with most museums in this region, they don't offer explanations to the history of the objects or what was significant... More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

The breadth of the exhibits is fantastic. The design and architecture is like no other. More

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London, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Out of all the museums in the world this has to be something of a new architectural high. The entrance is fantastic. The walk makes you wonder what you are expecting to find inside. The vast space you find once you enter inside and the spiral staircases. It was an interesting layout of the pieces but it did feel robotic... More

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Doha, Qatar
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Good collection of Art and historical stuff, A must visit for the art lovers. More

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