Al Shahaniya (approx. 30 min from Doha) · Cultural & Educational Activities
Hidden GemGood for GroupsEditor's PickSheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum
This private museum holds Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani's personal collection of over 15,000 items, everything from vintage American and Mercedes cars to falconry gear, antique weapons, rugs, and religious artifacts from across the globe. It's about 30 minutes outside Doha in Al Shahaniya, so it's not a casual detour, but visitors consistently say it swallows a whole afternoon because every room leads to another one you didn't expect. There's no ride-share service out there, so plan for a private car or taxi both ways.
- Suitable for
- Adults, Families, Groups & Friends, Solo
- Duration
- 2-3 hours
- Opening hours
- 9:00am-6:00pm, last entry 30 minutes before closingSat, Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
- Price
- QAR 30-50 (children under 12 free)
- Booking
- Walk-in friendly
- Best season
- Year-round
- Parking & accessibility
- On-site parking; no metro or regular taxi service, private car recommended
- Facilities & what to bring
- Tour guides available by advance request; email info@fbqmuseum.org to arrange
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Contact
- +974 4486 1444
- fbqmuseum.org
- Al Shahaniya, Qatar
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