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[Plan this experience]() [Explore the story]() Cost **Admission varies** Time to allow **Allow 1½–2 hours plus the Education City journey.** Place **Education City** 01 / The experience ### Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art Mathaf brings modern and contemporary Arab art into a former school in Education City. The building gives the museum a more intimate setting than Doha’s waterfront landmarks, with paintings, sculpture and changing exhibitions at the centre of the visit. Founded in 2010, the museum holds a collection of more than 9,000 works. Only part is on display at any one time, and the exhibitions explore connections between artists, places and the region’s wider history. It is a good place to spend an afternoon if you would like your Qatar trip to include modern visual culture alongside the older objects at the [Museum of Islamic Art]() . Education City is a separate part of Doha from the Corniche museums, so give Mathaf its own time. The Green Line provides an approach followed by the museum’s signed walk; a taxi can take you to the entrance. The practical section has the route and return details. Monday is the regular closing day. ![Colourful painting and connected gallery doorways at Mathaf]() Museums & heritage **Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art** Doha and Lusail Glazed entrance canopy and sculpture forecourt at Mathaf Colourful painting and connected gallery doorways at Mathaf Textured framed artworks in a Mathaf gallery Mathaf’s glazed entrance lattice and rust-coloured forecourt sculptures Mathaf’s café-side entrance and lattice atrium at night Wooden sculpture and illustrated wall panels in a Mathaf gallery 04 / Before you go ### Plan your visit #### Cost & admission Select the museum’s current admission and eligibility option; exhibition conditions may differ. #### When to go Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday 09:00–19:00; Thursday 09:00–21:00; Friday 13:30–19:00. Closed Monday. Allow 1½–2 hours plus the Education City journey. #### Getting there Education City Take the Green Line to Education City and follow Mathaf signs for the museum’s stated 15-minute walk. Change at Msheireb or Al Bidda as appropriate for your origin. A taxi can take you to the entrance directly. [Get directions]() #### Before you book Reserve the current admission option and choose an open day. Monday is closed; the programme and works on display can change. [Visit the venue or operator]() #### Your return journey Return along the signed route to Education City station for the Green Line, changing at Msheireb for Gold or Red Line hotel journeys. Use a taxi directly to your hotel if services have finished or the outdoor walk is unsuitable. #### Accessibility Ask the museum for step-free gallery access and an accessible vehicle drop-off. The signed station walk is additional outdoor travel, not an indoor connection. ### Location & nearby places Explore around Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art The map will load when you reach it. 06 / Good to know ### Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art: frequently asked questions 01 Is Mathaf in Doha an antiquities museum? Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art focuses on modern and contemporary art from the Arab world and connected regions. 02 Is Education City Metro station at the Mathaf entrance? Education City station is not at the Mathaf entrance. Allow around 15 minutes for the signed walk, or take a taxi directly to the museum. Continue exploring ### Make Doha and Lusail your own. [Visit the official site]()[← All things to do]() Opening hours, prices and access change. Confirm details on the official site before visiting. ## Venue visitor information | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Country Code | QA | | Status | published | | Description | Mathaf brings modern and contemporary Arab art into a former school in Education City. The building gives the museum a more intimate setting than Doha’s waterfront landmarks, with paintings, sculpture and changing exhibitions at the centre of the visit. Founded in 2010, the museum holds a collection of more than 9,000 works. Only part is on display at any one time, and the exhibitions explore connections between artists, places and the region’s wider history. It is a good place to spend an afternoon if you would like your Qatar trip to include modern visual culture alongside the older objects at the Museum of Islamic Art. Education City is a separate part of Doha from the Corniche museums, so give Mathaf its own time. The Green Line provides an approach followed by the museum’s signed walk; a taxi can take you to the entrance. The practical section has the route and return details. Monday is the regular closing day. | | Category Slug | culture\_history | | City | Doha and Qatar | | Country | Qatar | | Latitude | 25.31055556 | | Longitude | 51.41972222 | | Budget Neutral | Yes | ### Place Overviews #### Museum of Islamic Art & waterfront | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Museum of Islamic Art & waterfront | | Short Description | Islamic art, I. M. Pei’s waterfront architecture and a park with views back across Doha. | | Location | Corniche / MIA Park | | Duration Text | Allow 2–3 hours for the museum; add time for the park. | | Category Slug | culture\_history | ##### Mention Aliases - Museum of Islamic Art & waterfront - Museum of Islamic Art ### Visit Plan #### Prices | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Cost & admission | #### Hours | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | When to go | #### Arrival | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Getting there | | Address | Education City | | Directions | Yes | #### Booking | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Before you book | ##### Action | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Label | Visit the venue or operator | #### Return Transfer | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Your return journey | ## Detailed data The linked page JSON retains map geometry, transport network data, image assets, identifiers and schema alongside all public facts. ## Sources and editorial notes - [Venue visitor information — Source Urls]() - [Venue visitor information — Source Urls]() - Venue visitor information — Coordinate Precision: place ## Guide and hub links - [Qatar F1 Guide 2026: The Lusail Night Race Travel Playbook](https://above.guide/qatar-f1/index.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/qatar-f1) - [Qatar Things to Do: Motorsport Museums, Souqs & Desert Trips](https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do) ### Related pages linked from this page - [Discover Qatar sunset dhow cruise, Doha and Lusail: Visitor Guide | Above Guide](https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/discover-qatar-sunset-dhow-cruise.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/discover-qatar-sunset-dhow-cruise) - [Museum of Islamic Art & waterfront, Doha and Lusail: Visitor Guide | Above Guide](https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/museum-of-islamic-art.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/museum-of-islamic-art) ## Related machine-readable resources - [All Above Guide destinations](https://above.guide/llms.txt) - [Guide index](https://above.guide/qatar-f1/llms.txt) - [Complete guide bundle](https://above.guide/qatar-f1/llms-full.txt) - [Manifest](https://above.guide/qatar-f1/ai/manifest.json)