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Qatar National Museum
  
Archealogical area
  
Highlights
Some views from the Qatar National Museum Take a glimpse into local history and traditional architectural styles at the Qatar National Museum. Housed in one of the former Al-Thani residences, the museum is a notable example of eastern Arabian architecture. Built in 1901 during the reign of Sheikh Adbullah bin Jassim Al-Thani, the home was transformed into a museum in the 1970s to display traditions and archaeological findings uncovered in Qatar... more

Planning a visit

 
To see all the museum has to offer, plan to spend between one and two hours for a tour. The museum is open every day from 8.30 a.m. to noon, and 4-7 p.m. except Friday. There is no admission fee. For more information, visit the museum’s Web site or call 429 1777 or 444 2191.

UTM coordinates N 25° 17' 17.12" E 51° 32' 53.97"
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Entrance of the Qatar National Museum Courtyard of the Qatar National Museum 'Majlis' room featuring archaeological findings Traditional coffee pots
Pavilion Panels with elaborate symmetric patterns Local cooking utensils Traditional Qatari air traps used to ventilate buildings while separating the dust from the air

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