FBQ Museum & car collection
Around 400 classic vehicles within Sheikh Faisal’s much wider collection at Al Samriya.
01 / The experience
FBQ Museum & car collection
Early cars, sports models, commercial vehicles and limousines fill the car collection at Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum. With around 400 classic vehicles to explore, there is plenty here for anyone who enjoys the history around racing as much as the racing itself.
The cars belong to a much broader private collection at Al Samriya. Objects, art and pieces of everyday life share the museum with the vehicles, so an afternoon can move between motoring and Qatar’s wider cultural history. You can spend most of your time with the cars or leave room for the other collections; the regular museum tour includes the car section.
FBQ is outside central Doha, and the drive makes it a good outing for a free day before the Grand Prix. A booked return car lets you spend time in the collection without arranging another journey at the end. A guided tour is available for an additional charge, subject to availability. The museum closes on Sundays.
04 / Before you go
Plan your visit
Cost & admission
Adult admission QAR 50; under-12s free. Guided tour supplement QAR 25 per person, subject to availability.
When to go
Monday–Thursday 09:00–17:00; Friday 14:00–19:00; Saturday 10:00–18:00. Closed Sunday. Last entry 30 minutes before closing.
Allow half a day including the road return.
Getting there
Al Samriya / Al Shahaniya
Book a car to Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum, Al Samriya Estate, off Dukhan Road in Al Shahaniya. Agree the museum entrance and waiting arrangement with your driver; there is no Metro stop at the estate.
Before you book
Choose normal November hours rather than the separate Ramadan timetable. Request a guided tour in advance if wanted and confirm which car areas your visit includes.
Accessibility
The size of the collection can mean a substantial indoor walk. Ask the museum about step-free access, seating and assistance for the car section before arranging transport.
Location & nearby places
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FBQ Museum & car collection: frequently asked questions
01Is the FBQ Museum car collection an extra ticket?
The FBQ Museum car collection is included in the regular museum tour. A guided tour costs extra.
02Can I take the Metro all the way to FBQ Museum?
Arrange a car for FBQ Museum at the Al Samriya estate and book the return at the same time.