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Established | Opened 28 March 2019 |
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Location | Doha, Qatar |
Coordinates | 25°17′16″N 51°32′58″E / 25.2879°N 51.5494°E |
Type | Museum |
Director | Sheikh Abdulaziz H. Al Thani |
Owner | Qatar Museums |
Website | nmoq |
The National Museum of Qatar is a national museum in Doha, Qatar. The current building opened to the public on 28 March 2019, replacing the previous building which opened in 1975. The building was designed by architect Jean Nouvel who was inspired by the desert rose crystal, which can be found in Qatar.[1][2] The museum site includes Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani's Palace, which is the heart of the Qatari national identity.[3] From 2013 to 2023, the director of the museum was Sheikha Amna.[4] In February 2024, Sheikh Abdulaziz H. Al Thani became director of the Museum.[5]