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Qatar Museums (QM) kicks off the New Year with a diverse range of exciting activities. January will feature a variety of thrilling programmes, including hands-on workshops, immersive camps, and engaging storytelling sessions, offering fun and creativity for both children and adults as they begin the year with fresh experiences.
The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) will host various activities in January, including their monthly Story time, Book Club, and Escape Room.
Story Time at MIA Library: “Snow White: An Islamic Tale” (January 6, 2025| 11:00 am to 12:00 pm)
Bring your children along to this story time session at the Museum of Islamic Art. Come and join us in this family bonding story session to read Snow White: An Islamic Tale by Fawzia Gilani. This session is free to attend.
Book Club: “The Ottomans: A Cultural Legacy” (January 27, 2025| 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm)
Join us for the monthly book club for lovers of Islamic Art. This month we will discuss The Ottomans: A Cultural Legacy by Diana Darke.
Escape Room: The Scholars of the Islamic World (Every Tuesday and Thursday until September 2, 2025| 11:00 am – 3:00 pm)
The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) in collaboration with Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar) brings you Qatar’s first museum escape room experience. Featuring rooms within rooms that explore different facets of Islamic scholarship, participants will navigate through themed chambers focused on calligraphy, Islamic science and inventions, astronomy, and the conservation of Islamic art objects, uncovering hidden knowledge and unravelling mysteries along the way. This activity will take place at the MIA Education Wing on the 2nd Floor. For 14-year-olds and above. The duration of the activity is 1 hour and 30 minutes. This session is free to attend.
Workshop: Creative Work by Arabic Calligraphy (January 29, 2025 | 11:00 am to 1:00 pm)
A workshop inspired by the Arabic calligraphy that resides in MIA galleries. Explore the beauty of calligraphy by making your fine art piece. You can choose a text from the Museum collections and write it on glossy ornament paper. The workshop will provide the required materials. This session is free to attend.
The National Museum of Qatar will host storytelling sessions, and exciting activities for all ages.
Storytelling: “Where is My Teacher?” (January 2, 2025 | 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm)
Join us on a journey of imagination in our story about finding the teacher, and in this adventure will go through famous children’s literature books and movies. Hope you are familiar with the characters and have a joyful time with us.
Drop-in Activity: Navigation Life (January 5 | English (11:00 am to 12:00 pm) & Arabic (4:00 pm to 5:00 pm)
The museum’s galleries and collections come to life through interactive experiences with our expert guides, fostering deeper connections and creating lasting memories for all visitors. This is free to attend.
Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art will host a series of workshops designed to nurture and inspire your creative side.
Workshop: Art Adventure for teens (January 11, 2025 |11:00 am- 1:00 PM)
Embark on an exciting artistic adventure at Mathaf’s art workshop for teens. This hands-on workshop invites young creatives to explore various materials and techniques, drawing inspiration from renowned artists. During the workshop, participants will have the chance to experiment with different artistic methods, from painting and drawing to mixed media. Guided by expert instructors, teens will explore the creative processes of famous artists and discover how to incorporate these techniques into their own work. Registration required
Workshop: From Painting to Manuscripts: Writing Gérôme’s Journey (For ages 15 - 18 years old) (18 January 2025 | 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM)
Join us for a creative writing workshop about journey and travel. For those interested in travel literature, this writing workshop will take us on a journey through the visual arts, and back to paper and writing. This workshop is curated as part of the Seeing is Believing: The Art and Influence of Gérôme Exhibition which will be on view at Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art until February 22, 2025. Registration required.
Fire Station: Artist in Residence will host an interactive workshop guided by expert instructors and resident artists.
Workshop: Sonic Spark: Ableton for Beginners (January 24 & 25, 2025 | 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm)
In this workshop, participants will learn how to navigate Ableton, arrange sounds, create beats, and add effects to craft a simple yet unique soundtrack.
For the full schedule of exhibitions, public workshops, tours, and events, visit https://qm.org.qa/en/calendar/.
