The Museum of Islamic Art Qatar


The Museum of Islamic Art Qatar

The Museum of Islamic Art in Qatar is one of the largest museums in the world dedicated to Islamic art. It is one of the most famous tourist landmarks in Qatar and is located on the waterfront in Doha. The museum was built on an artificial island just off the coast. It houses a collection of over 8,000 pieces from three continents, spanning a period of 1,400 years, representing the diversity found in Islamic heritage. The museum’s collection includes ceramics, metalwork, jewelry, textiles, manuscripts, and paintings from countries such as Iran, Iraq, Egypt, Spain, Morocco, and India.