The Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani Museum is one of Qatar's most treasured attractions! It is a space that offers guests an immersive experience of Qatar's culture, heritage & traditions.
The museum galleries display artefacts from the private collection of H.E. Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani, a prominent and successful businessman in Qatar. From vintage cars to antique furniture, the galleries are vast!
The ILoveQatar.net (ILQ) team is here to tell you what to check out at the Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani Museum.
The structure of the Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani Museum is iconic as it resembles a traditional fort with stone-walled exteriors.
The Quran room of the museum showcases numerous Qurans of various sizes, prints & more!
The room also showcases other Islamically significant items like the 'Kishwah', the black cloth covering the Ka'abah in the holy site of Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
One of the most significant sections of the museum is the carpets! There are over 700 carpets representing the various types of weaves, dyes & patterns from different parts of the world.
The collection of vintage cars is a popular section of the Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani Museum.
The collection showcases everything from vintage sports cars, steam cars, trucks, early learning vehicles, and much more!
With a section dedicated to the cultural roots of Qatar, you can expect to see life-size dhow boats, pearl-fishing equipment, household items of early Qatar & more!
On display, you can find coins and currencies used in older times in the Middle East & other parts of the world.
The museum's galleries represent antique furniture from across the globe or even clothes worn by early tribes in Qatar, the Middle East & others.
You can even look forward to viewing ancient war armour!
A striking feature is an area of the museum which displays a traditional Syrian home which showcases everything from a courtyard with a fountain, lattice tiles & more.
The Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani Museum has a lot to offer besides the museum galleries. On-site, you can have a cup of coffee at their in-house cafe or pick up gifts from the gift shop.
The museum is located on the Al Samriya Estate, where peacocks and other animals can be seen. The property also houses a horse riding school.
One of the latest additions to the estate is the Al Samriya Resort, a compact yet luxurious hotel that symbolizes Qatari culture!
Find out more here - Here's why the Al Samriya Hotel, Doha, Autograph Collection is a must-try experience!
The museum offers personal tours and hosts family-friendly activities like treasure hunts.
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