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The Museum of Islamic Art in Doha

06/27/19 | art, Doha, Middle East, Museum, Qatar, Travel

Kelly in the The Museum of Islamic Art

During my visit to the Middle East I had a great time exploring Qatar.  If you missed it go check out my post about the sand dunes and then come back here to read more about my long weekend in Doha!  Normally when I visit cities for only a short period of time museums do not make the top of my list but after reading the great reviews about The Museum of Islamic Art and the gorgeous Instagram shots from the archways I knew a visit was in order. Opened just over 10 years ago it is located on the end of the five mile long Corniche and thus provides phenomenal views. 

Once you buy your ticket, even before you get to the art it is pretty and the cafe has one of the best views I have ever seen, with thirty foot high windows overlooking the Doha Bay and the skyrises on the other side.  Once I enjoyed a coffee here I headed up stairs to see the art: 

The Museum of Islamic Art EnteranceThe Museum of Islamic Art BuildingHallway in The Museum of Islamic ArtCafe from Above in The Museum of Islamic ArtCafe in the The Museum of Islamic ArtCeiling in the The Museum of Islamic Art

I only found out after I left that it was designed by one of the world’s best-known architects, I M Pei, who actually designed the glass pyramid at the Louvre Museum. Throughout the different floors and different rooms in The Museum of Islamic Art here are some of my favorite pieces – spanning continents and centuries.  I really appreciated the different in the amount of artifacts that they had collected – instead of just paintings the vast collection includes glass, metal work, ceramics, jewelry, wood pieces, textiles and. It was also a great history lesson to see that the Islamic empire at one point has been so large that it spanned three continents! Take a look at some the pieces that caught my eye! 

Helmet in The Museum of Islamic ArtTile in The Museum of Islamic ArtBlue Tile in The Museum of Islamic ArtRuby and Pearl in The Museum of Islamic ArtMask in The Museum of Islamic ArtArchway in The Museum of Islamic ArtEmerald in The Museum of Islamic ArtScroll in The Museum of Islamic ArtLaterns in The Museum of Islamic ArtMonkey in The Museum of Islamic Art

Outside is the best part is the massive archways which frame the harbor and the city of Doha.  It was a bit of an overcast day when I visited but I think you will still be able to get the sense from the photos below how gorgeous the view is and why this is one of the most photographed spots in Doha.  (And once you know the same man who designed the Lourve pyramid designed this, it makes more sense). 

The Museum of Islamic Art ViewThe Museum of Islamic Art ArchesThe Spiral Mosque from The Museum of Islamic ArtThe Museum of Islamic Art HarborThe Museum of Islamic Art View of DohaKelly at the The Museum of Islamic Art

Does the the Museum of Islamic Art look like a place you would visit? 

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Comments

  1. Wendy says

    July 24, 2019 at 12:21 pm

    This looks like a very interesting museum, both architecturally and with the wide range of artifacts they have. I love that you mixed up a beach holiday with bits of culture – my kind of trip!

    All of my love,
    Wendy

  2. Shelly says

    June 29, 2019 at 11:14 am

    I M Pei is one of the most talented architects in the world. I admire everything that is designed by him and am on a quest to see them all. The use of light is spectacular and the final look is not over done. It is inviting and makes me want to spend more time that I would have normally allotted just to take in all of my surroundings.

    Never mind the terrific art work that you saw. For sure I would want to visit one day soon hopefully.

  3. Abigail says

    June 29, 2019 at 8:57 am

    That helmet is gorgeous. I never really thought of army protective wear as being art but they sure made this one look stunning.

    Also I really liked the little glass bottle with the multi colored glass pieces on it. Very delicate and beautiful. Always interesting to see what different cultures consider significant art.

  4. Janine says

    June 28, 2019 at 7:16 pm

    I would for sure. That staircase is insane. I can’t even imagine how they built it and got it to hold the weight of all the visitors.

    I also really like all the arches overlooking the city, quite a picturesque spot.

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