Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum
متحف الشيخ فيصل بن قاسم آل ثاني
A private collection housed in a replica medieval castle, with exhibits ranging from classic cars to a reconstructed Damascus house.
The museum lies in the desert about 30 km west of Doha. Its exterior is a stone castle in a traditional style. It displays some 15,000 items collected over several decades by Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani, including Islamic manuscripts, copies of the Quran, coins, weapons, carpets, fossils and more than 100 vintage cars. The collection even includes an entire living room from an old house in Damascus, Syria, moved and rebuilt here. The mix of exhibits is eclectic and fascinating. Tickets cost about 50 riyals (check on-site prices). There is no public transport, so you need to take a taxi or drive, which takes about 40 minutes. It can be combined with the nearby camel racing track.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00-19:00 (confirm on site)
Nearby sights
- Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art
- Barzan Towers & Umm Salal Mohammed Fort
- Qatar National Library
- Education City Mosque (Minaretein)
- Aspire Park & The Torch Doha
- Villaggio Mall
- 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum
- Lusail Stadium & Lusail City