Museum of Islamic Art hosts art day on 18 November
Published on 11/07/2026 at 17:30 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSLibrary programme and museum context
- Qatar Museums will stage activities at the MIA Library on 18 November 2026.
- Spinning Label Lab and Islamic Art Puzzles are part of the library programme.
- The museum was founded in 2008 and designed by I. M. Pei.
- The MIA Library holds more than 21,000 books on Islamic art.
Museum of Islamic Art hosts International Day of Islamic Art in Doha on 18 November 2026, bringing a public programme to its library. The event is presented in English and Arabic, with activities for families and children as well as other visitors.
The programme takes place at a museum whose galleries trace Islamic art across centuries and regions. Its location off Al Corniche Street places the event within Doha's waterfront museum district.
International Day of Islamic Art comes to the library
The International Day of Islamic Art at the MIA Library begins on 18 November 2026 and is listed as a drop-in event by the Museum of Islamic Art. The official programme says no registration is required and identifies the MIA Library as the venue.
Activities include Spinning Label Lab, bookmark making and Islamic Art Puzzles. The hands-on format gives visitors a way to engage with patterns and ideas linked to Islamic art without leaving the museum's library setting.
The wider programme on 18 November includes guided tours in Arabic and English in the atrium, family activities, Story Time at the MIA Library, a curator-led Arabic tour and performances by school students. The organiser also lists a workshop on Islamic illumination and a Majlis Book Club session. The official library programme gives the event date, venue and activities.
How the programme fits Pei's Doha museum
Founded in 2008, the museum was one of the first projects initiated by Qatar Museums. Its building was designed by I. M. Pei and stands on Doha's Corniche, with views towards the city's waterfront.
The permanent collection covers Islamic art from the seventh to the twentieth centuries and includes manuscripts, metalwork, ceramics, jewellery, woodwork, textiles, coins, precious stones and glass. That range gives the 18 November programme a direct setting: visitors can combine library activities with a museum devoted to objects and histories from across the Islamic world.
The museum reopened to the public on 5 October 2022 after a facilities enhancement project that included the reinstallation of its permanent collection galleries. The museum's overview records its foundation, architect, collections and reopening.
Activities connect the library with the collection
The library programme is not limited to a single display. Spinning Label Lab asks participants to create a rotating artwork inspired by Islamic art, while bookmark making uses traditional Islamic patterns and the puzzles offer another activity based on the same broad subject.
The scheduled tours add a collection-focused element to the day. Qatar Museums describes the Arabic and English tours as opportunities to explore selected masterpieces and their stories, while the library activities provide a more practical point of entry for families.
Visiting Museum of Islamic Art: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The International Day of Islamic Art at the MIA Library takes place on 18 November 2026 at the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha.
- The library event is a drop-in programme, and the official listing says no registration is required. Other activities on the same day may have their own arrangements.
- The museum is off Al Corniche Street in Doha, Qatar, beside its waterfront district. The operator identifies the site as the Museum of Islamic Art and provides a map link on its visitor information.
- Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.
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Frequently asked questions about Museum of Islamic Art
When does International Day of Islamic Art take place at Museum of Islamic Art?
The library programme takes place on 18 November 2026. It is listed as a drop-in event with activities in English and Arabic.
What is Museum of Islamic Art?
It is a Doha museum founded in 2008 and designed by I. M. Pei, with collections spanning Islamic art from the seventh to the twentieth centuries.
Where is Museum of Islamic Art and how do you get there?
The museum is off Al Corniche Street in Doha, Qatar. The operator's visitor information identifies the waterfront location and provides a map link.
