Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani Museum
Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani Museum
Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani Museum (Al Samariyah, Doha) — Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani has built his own museum at his farm in Al Sheehaniya located 20km west of Doha. This private museum comprises of more than 15,000 pieces, collected during his worldwide travels. The museum has a varied collection of artifacts including fossils, manuscripts, textiles, weapons, ceramics, woodwork, contemporary art, pre- and Islamic coins and foreign currency. There is also a section devoted to Qatari and Bedouin heritage, including fishing boats and traditional Qatari houses. The facility also has an attached farm housing more than 1,000 Arabian onyx, gazelles, and peacocks. Open Monday to Wednesday – 9am-6pm, Thursday – 9am-8pm, closed Sunday and Monday. Entrance is free.