The main halls
Wander the Islamic art halls, then the vehicle collection and the coins.
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Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum
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In short
The Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum is a private collection of more than 15,000 objects, from cars to Islamic art and coins, in a fort-style building about 22 km west of Doha. Tourists last paid QAR 75 (students QAR 50), and children under 6 enter free. Weekday hours are 9:00 to 16:30, with shorter weekend times, so call ahead. Two to three hours suits families.
The Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum (FBQ Museum) is a large private museum on the Al Samriya estate, about 22 kilometres west of Doha off Dukhan Road in Al-Shahaniya. Opened in 1998 to show Sheikh Faisal's personal collections, it suits families, car enthusiasts and anyone who likes a wide-ranging collection of Islamic art, coins and Qatari heritage.
Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani, a Qatari businessman, gathered the objects over many years. The estate covers about 530,000 square metres with three main buildings. The main museum is built of local stone over a historic fort and styled as a traditional Qatari stronghold with turrets and thick walls, while the halls inside are modern display spaces.
15 halls led by Islamic art
Visit Qatar describes more than 15,000 items across 15 halls, and newer descriptions give higher totals as the collection grows. It is broad and personal. Eight halls are given to Islamic art, with ceramics, manuscripts, metalwork, carpets and architectural pieces. Other halls cover coins and banknotes from around the world, weapons, traditional Qatari tools, boats, textiles and household goods.
Vehicles are a big part of the visit, from early cars to classic American models and decorated vehicles, and a dedicated car museum area opened in 2022. A children's museum and theatre were added ahead of the World Cup the same year. Outside, Sheikh Faisal had a mosque and minaret built from local stone that deliberately lean to one side, one of the most photographed features of the site.
A Damascus house and 300 cars
Recent counts put the collection at more than 30,000 artefacts across the 15 halls, gathered by Sheikh Faisal over about 50 years. One of the most unusual exhibits is a traditional Syrian house from Damascus, reconstructed inside the museum. The vehicles date from 1885 onwards and include motorcycles and bicycles, and the car museum opened in 2022 shows about 300 classic, sports and vintage vehicles. The coin collection numbered about 4,000 items in 2022.
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Key information
🏛️Type: Private museum of Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani's collections
📍Location: Al Samriya, about 22 km west of Doha, beyond Mall of Qatar
📅Opened: 1998
🔢Collection: More than 15,000 objects in 15 halls
🚗Themes: Islamic art, vehicles, coins and currency, Qatari heritage
🕕Time Zone: Arabia Standard Time (UTC+3)
Explore the area
Mall of Qatar 8 km
Al Shahaniya camel race track 25 km
Al Wajbah Fort 12 km
Education City 15 km
Al Samriya farms nearby
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Plan your visit to Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum
Dates, opening hours and how to get there are below. Booking ahead secures your preferred day.
Highlights Include:
Collections
- Eight halls of Islamic art
- Classic and vintage cars
- Coins and currency from around the world
- Traditional Qatari tools, weapons and textiles
Site
- Building constructed over a historic fort
- Leaning minaret and mosque of local stone
Family
- Children's museum and theatre
What They Offer
Guided tours
Tour guide available for a small fee per person
Tickets
Bought at the door
Access
Reachable only by car
Visit duration
2–3 hours
Timed entry required No
Leaning minaret
Outside, find Sheikh Faisal's deliberately leaning stone minaret.
Hire a guide
With so many objects, a guided tour helps you find the highlights.
Accessibility
Large site with several buildings; ask the museum about accessible routes.
Age limits
None.
What to pack
Cash or card for tickets at the door, water
What to wear
Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
Touching the works, food and drink in the galleries, flash photography, large bags, selfie sticks
Amenities
Ticket desk, restrooms, parking, café facilities on site.
Tips for visiting Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum
- Arrange a car or taxi in advance, since public transport to Al Samriya is limited.
- Confirm opening times before leaving Doha, as hours are set by the private owner.
- Allow at least two to three hours; the site is large and spread over several buildings.
- Wear comfortable shoes and carry water when walking between buildings in warm months.
- Dress modestly, as the site includes a mosque.
Driving
About 25–30 minutes west of Doha on Dukhan Road, past Mall of Qatar, then to Al Samriya. Only reachable by car.
Public transportation
No public transport; take a taxi or drive.
Address
The museum is in Al Samriya, Al-Shahaniya Municipality, about 22 km west of Doha off Dukhan Road. Mall of Qatar is 8 km away, Al Wajbah Fort 12 km and Education City 15 km; the Al-Shahaniya camel racetrack is about 25 km further west.
Opening Hours
- Monday09:00-16:30
- Tuesday09:00-16:30
- Wednesday09:00-16:30
- Thursday09:00-16:30
- Friday14:00-19:00
- Saturday10:00-18:00
- Sunday09:00-16:00
Last entry: About 1 hour before closing
Open all year (Visit Qatar).
Hours from Visit Qatar; private museum hours can change: call ahead.
Special events
No regular events on record.
Best times to visit
Weekday mornings.
Best days to visit
Monday to Thursday.
Best months to visit
Any time: mostly indoor.
Admission tickets
Prices and how to get tickets.
FBQ Museum: Entry Ticket
Admission to the Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum, bought at the door.
- Entry to the museum halls
- Guide extra
Ticket prices
Last published rates: tourists QAR 75 adults, QAR 50 students; residents QAR 50 adults; children under 6 free
Opening hours
Closed now · 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM · Last entry About 1 hour before closing
Visitor policy
Cancellation and prepayment
Tickets are generally non-refundable; check the museum's booking terms.
Children and admission
Children under 6 enter free.
Groups
Groups must book in advance with the museum.
Pets
Only assistance dogs are admitted.
Photography
Personal photography without flash is generally allowed in the permanent collection; some temporary exhibitions forbid it.
Bags
Large bags and suitcases must be left in the cloakroom or are refused; bags are checked at the entrance.
Smoking
Not permitted inside the museum.
Accepted payment
Pay at the door.
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No. The museum is about 22 km west of Doha and reachable only by car or taxi.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Answers based on Visit Qatar and Marhaba information.
General
It is the private museum of Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani, opened in 1998 at Al Samriya, west of Doha. It shows more than 15,000 objects from his personal collection across 15 halls, covering Islamic art, vehicles, coins and Qatari heritage.
The museum holds a large group of vehicles from different decades, and a dedicated car museum area opened in 2022. It sits alongside the Islamic art, coin and heritage halls, so visitors can see very different collections in one trip.
Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani, a Qatari businessman, built the museum to display his personal collections. It opened in 1998.
Sheikh Faisal had the mosque and minaret built from local stone to lean to one side on purpose. It is one of the most photographed features of the site.
The Al Samriya estate covers about 530,000 square metres and includes three main buildings.
Mall of Qatar is about 8 km away, Al Wajbah Fort 12 km, Education City 15 km and the Al-Shahaniya camel racetrack about 25 km.
Yes. A traditional house from Damascus has been reconstructed inside the museum.
Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum is in Ash-Shahaniyah, Qatar. The street address and directions are under How to get there on this page.
Comfortable shoes.
Getting there
The museum is about 20 kilometres west of Doha, reached by Dukhan Road. Driving time is usually around half an hour, depending on where you start and on traffic.
No. The museum is reachable only by car or taxi, about 25 to 30 minutes west of Doha on Dukhan Road.
Prices & payment
The museum is open all year, Monday to Thursday 9am to 4:30pm, Friday 2pm to 7pm, Saturday 10am to 6pm and Sunday 9am to 4pm, according to Visit Qatar. The last published prices were QAR 75 for tourist adults and QAR 50 for residents, with under-6s free. It is privately run, so call the museum to confirm before visiting.
Families & accessibility
Yes. Many families visit, and a children's museum and theatre were added ahead of the 2022 World Cup. The vehicles and the traditional Qatari objects usually hold the attention of younger visitors.
Timing & weather
Most visitors spend 2–3 hours at Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum.
The best time to visit Ash-Shahaniyah is Nov to Mar. Warm and pleasant.