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Doha: Qatar Museums (QM) announced that it has extended timings for all museums, galleries, shops, cafés and restaurants within its network during FIFA Arab Cup 2021 which will run until December 18.
You can visit the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ), Qatar Museums Gallery, Al Riwaq, Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, Fire Station: Artist in Residence from Saturdays to Thursdays, 10am to 8pm, while on Fridays, 1:30pm to 8pm. Meanwhile, Mathaf will be closed to the public on December 3 and 10.
During the FIFA Arab Cup 2021, visitors can explore NMoQ’s permanent galleries and Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art’s permanent collection as well as the recently unveiled Kader Attia: On Silence exhibition.
Striking murals and art installations that make up Qatar’s thriving public art scene can be found in locations across Doha, including murals in and around the Al Sadd Metro Station as part of the POW! WOW! global mural festival. Additionally, QM will be presenting exceptional exhibitions by renowned international artists, including Virgil Abloh: Figures of Speech at the Fire Station, Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams at M7 in Msheireb Downtown Doha, and Jeff Koons: Lost in America at Qatar Museums Gallery, Al Riwaq. Visitors are reminded to purchase tickets online in advance of their visit.
Due to anticipated road closures and traffic congestion around Doha during the tournament, visitors are advised to use public transportation to QM’s venues and events.
Mowasalat will be running a special service along the Corniche which started on November 26 and will run until December 18. Visitors can take the Corniche loop Southbound to MIA Park, Al Riwaq and NMoQ, or the B-ring road loop to M7, Fire Station, MIA Park, Al Riwaq and NMoQ.
The nearest metro station to NMoQ, Al Riwaq and MIA Park is the National Museum of Qatar.
The nearest metro station to Fire Station is Al Bidda. While the nearest metro station to M7 is Msheireb.
To book tickets to exhibitions, please visit: www.qm.org.qa. Culture Pass Plus and Culture Family members enjoy complimentary access to exhibitions, galleries and events. Visit www.qm.org.qa/en/culturepass to become part of Qatar’s arts and culture community with a full programme of benefits to suit every artistic passion, and the chance to enjoy exclusive and behind-the-scenes access to guided tours, exhibitions, talks and workshops.
