Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum

Encompassing an area of 530,000 m2, the three-building museum was opened in 1998 by Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani.

[3] Sheikh Faisal has stated that his intent was to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Qatar by housing traditional artifacts and artworks within the museum.

[9] Traditional Qatari artifacts in the museum vary widely in theme, ranging from pearling equipment, dhows, and Bedouin handicraft.

[13] Made to show of the history of Georgia, the exhibition displays various rugs, coins and artifacts, as well as the Mandili, a traditional headscarf.

Georgian cotton and silk textile inspired stained glass paintings reflecting the 18th, 19th and 20th century are also available for visitors to see alongside a specially for the exhibit made replica of the King's Clothes.

[14][15] This touring exhibit, which was part of a larger project, was intended to connect people, beliefs and cultures through the availability of dialogues that are respectful yet incisive and included approximately 50 objects.

In January 2021, the exhibit opened at its fifth location, the National Archaeological Museum in Madrid,[19][20] followed by the sixth and final stop at the Palace of Charles V in Granada, Spain.

[27] In September 2020 the first of three 'Artists in the time of COVID-19' exhibition was opened after the FBQ Museum reached out to local artists to create and submit artworks.

[28][29] On the occasion of Qatar's National Day 2021, the Qatari Businesswomen Association (QBWA) held a celebration under the name of 'The Ancestors' Land...is a Trust' at the FBQ Museum.

Entrance to the museum.
Museum courtyard.
A collection of automobiles and artifacts in the museum.