Doha: Qatar Museums announces a vibrant lineup of events and activities in store for July, featuring summer camps, arts and crafts workshops, museum tours, storytelling sessions, and a Family Day!
National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ)
• Summer Camp: Wealth of Qatar (for ages 8 to 10)
July 1 to 3, 2024 | 9 am – 12 pm
This workshop is an art project inspired by Qatar’s culture and done together. Participants will learn about traditional Qatari beliefs, culture, and pearl diving, and then work together to create a large-scale mural that reflects their collective understanding and interpretation of Qatari culture. Register here.
• Workshop: Design for Games (for ages 11 to 18)
July 7 & 9, 2024 | 10am – 1pm
This two-day workshop promises to teach participants the secrets of digital design and the magic behind bringing your game concept to life. No prior experience is needed! The workshop is free, but slots are limited. Register here.
• Tour: AI Centre Open Door
July 11, 2024 | 10 am – 1 pm
Ignite your imagination while exploring the National Museum of Qatar’s projects, or work independently in the computer lab. Explore the AI Centre’s achievements of past participants, spark your creativity, and register for future events. Free to attend, registration is required. To register, email: nmoqdigitalcenter@qm.org.qa.
• Workshop: Chatbot (for ages 12 to 18)
July 18 & 25, 2024 | 10am – 1pm
Want to design and build your chatbots? This workshop will teach you the basics of using Botpress, with hands-on activities and fun challenges! There will be two sessions: 18 July for ages 12 to 15 and 25 July for ages 15 to 18. The workshop is free, but slots are limited. To register, email: nmoqdigitalcenter@qm.org.qa.
Qatar Museums’ Archeology & Heritage Dept summer camps at Fahd Bin Ali Palace
• Summer Camp: Artefacts Workshop (for kids)
July 8, 2024 | 10:30 am – 12 pm
What happens to objects discovered after a dig? Help archaeologists sort pottery according to its shape, size, material, color, and wear patterns and discover what the objects are used for! The workshop is free, but slots are limited. Please bring a filled, reusable water bottle. To register, contact: infoheritage@qm.org.qa.
• Summer Camp: Artefacts Workshop (for adults)
July 10, 2024 | 4 pm – 5:30 pm
Learn about different types of artifacts and eco facts, and help archaeologists sort pottery according to their typology. You will learn how to draw and interpret pottery found in archaeological excavations in Qatar, and how this knowledge helps us understand the people who lived in this country. The workshop is free, but there are limited slots available. Please bring a filled, reusable water bottle. To register, contact: infoheritage@qm.org.qa.
Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art
• Beyond the Frame: Youth Animation Workshop
July 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11 & 13, 2024 | 3 pm – 5 pm
The workshop provides a hands-on introduction to the techniques involved in creating stop motion animated films. Participants will engage in theoretical discussions, practical exercises, and screenings of short stop-motion animated films to gain a deeper appreciation of storytelling and animation. To register, contact: youth@dohafilminstitute.com.
• Workshop: Let’s Make Books & Stories
July 15 & 17, 2024 | 4pm – 6pm
This program combines stories and handcrafted arts, in which children perform a set of interconnected activities (writing a story, making a book cover, learning about the artistic atmosphere of Mathaf). Register here.
Museum of Islamic Art (MIA)
• Story Time at MIA Library
July 1, 2024 | 11 am – 12 pm
by Bill Scollon.The Good DinosaurBring your children along to this story time session at the Museum of Islamic Art. Come and join in this family bonding story session to read
Free to attend, registration is required. To register, email: librarymia@qm.org.qa or register here.
• Workshop: An Artist’s Adventure (for ages 5 to 7)
July 6, 2024 | 11 am – 12:30 pm
An introductory workshop for children all about the world of art. The workshop will begin with a story time focussed on the world of art. Together, the workshop lead and young participants will explore this creative, colorful world, followed by an activity. Throughout said activity, participating children will be able to explore different craft mediums to expand on the things they learned in storytime, fortifying their knowledge of the art world. The workshop will be led by Kaltham Al Thani.
Free to attend, registration is required. Registration closes four days before the start date. Register early to avoid disappointment. To register, email miaprograms@qm.org.qa or register here.
• Family Day Activity: Wood
July 13, 2024 | 3:00 pm – 5 pm
Join us for a monthly Family Day, taking place at MIA Atrium. For July’s Family Day, join us to learn more about the uses and types of wood. Free to attend, no registration is required.
• Workshop: Watercolour Painting
July 20, 2024 | 12 pm – 2:30 pm
Learn how to paint with watercolors. Watercolor painting may be hard to master, but with the right techniques, you can learn how to create beautiful artwork. In this workshop, you will learn how to paint with watercolors through wet and dry painting techniques. The workshop will be led by Noor Qussini.
Free to attend, registration is required. Registration closes four days before the start date. Register early to avoid disappointment. To register, email miaprograms@qm.org.qa or register here.
As the leading cultural institution in Qatar, Qatar Museums continues to enrich the nation’s cultural scene by offering diverse and engaging experiences for residents and visitors.
