Museum sights in Doha
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Museum of Islamic Arts
Rising from its own purpose-built island, the monumental Museum of Islamic Arts, designed by the renowned architect IM Pei, is shaped like a postmodern fortress, with minimal windows and a 'virtual' moat. With an avenue of palm trees extending along the approach road from the corniche, it makes a bold statement about a capital that has matured into one of the most culturally engaged cities in the region.
The museum houses the largest collection of Islamic arts in the world. It also includes exhibition halls, a gallery, library and restaurant.
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Heritage House Museum
Formerly an ethnographic museum, the restored Heritage House Museum was built in 1935 and offers the best view of the badghir (wind tower). The square wind tower was commonly used as a form of pre-electric air-conditioning throughout the Gulf, sucking fresh air into the house and channelling it into the ground-floor rooms. It is closed to visitors but is worth a look from the outside.
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Weaponry Museum
The Weaponry Museum has an impressive collection of arms and armour, some from the 16th century. However, what makes this museum worth a visit is the dazzling array of gold and silver swords and daggers, including a khanjar that belonged to Lawrence of Arabia. The museum is not generally open to the public, except by prior appointment or with a tour guide.
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