Culture · Al Shahaniya
Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum
A private museum at Al Samriya, Al Shahaniya, about 20km outside Doha, holding over 30,000 objects across twelve themes plus a dedicated FBQ Car Museum of around 400 classic cars (source: alsamriyaestate.com, accessed 2026-08-26).
What is the Sheikh Faisal Museum?
Founded by Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani, the museum describes itself as a modern Cabinet of Curiosities: a private collection built of local stone with traditional turrets, holding items that range from the Jurassic age through the early Islamic period to the present day. The museum's own site groups the collection into twelve themes, from Islamic Art and Qatar Heritage to Vehicles, Jewelry and Currency, and highlights what it calls the world's largest private collection of swords and weaponry, alongside the Syrian House and the Qur'an room (source: alsamriyaestate.com/museum/fbq-museum, accessed 2026-08-26).
How large is the collection?
The museum's own figures are not fully consistent between its pages: the general FBQ Museum page states "over 30,000 objects," while a separate page for the Car Museum extension describes the collection as a whole as "40,000 unique exhibits." Both numbers come directly from alsamriyaestate.com and are reported here as published, without picking one as more authoritative (source: alsamriyaestate.com, accessed 2026-08-26).
The FBQ Car Museum
Opened as an extension of the main museum, the FBQ Car Museum shows around 400 classic cars spanning over 120 years of motoring, from 1900s models through to the present day: classic sedans, trucks, sports cars, convertibles and limousines. The car collection is included as part of the standard museum tour rather than sold as a separate ticket product (source: alsamriyaestate.com/museum/fbq-car-museum, accessed 2026-08-26).
Opening hours and ticket prices
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday – Thursday | 9:00am – 5:00pm |
| Friday | 2:00pm – 7:00pm |
| Saturday | 10:00am – 6:00pm |
Last entry is 30 minutes before closing. Adult admission is QAR 50; groups of 10 or more pay QAR 35 per person; students and young adults (13-22), seniors (65+), teachers, museum professionals and Culture Pass Plus/Family Membership holders pay QAR 30; children under 12, ICOM members, visitors with disabilities and their caretaker, and press/tour guides enter free. A guided tour adds QAR 25 per person where available. Individual tickets can be booked online via Q-Tickets or paid on arrival; group and school visits require advance booking through the museum's own website (source: alsamriyaestate.com/museum/visit-us, accessed 2026-08-26).
Location and getting there
Zone 80, Street 9999, Building 365, Al Samriya, Al Shahaniya, Qatar, about 20km outside central Doha (roughly a 25-30 minute drive depending on traffic; drive time is an estimate, not sourced from the museum itself). Contact: +974 4490 2340, or by mobile at +974 6687 4177 (source: alsamriyaestate.com/museum/visit-us, accessed 2026-08-26). The museum recommends arriving by private car or taxi, since it sits outside Doha's public transport network.
Museum photos
Photos below: Edwin Voûte, owner of Art Gallery Voûte, visiting the museum and its car collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many objects are in the Sheikh Faisal Museum?
The museum's own FBQ Museum page states over 30,000 objects across twelve themes; a separate page for the Car Museum extension cites 40,000 unique exhibits for the collection as a whole. Both figures come from the museum's own website (source: alsamriyaestate.com, accessed 2026-08-26).
How many cars are in the FBQ Car Museum?
Around 400 classic cars, spanning over 120 years of motoring from the 1900s to the present (source: alsamriyaestate.com/museum/fbq-car-museum, accessed 2026-08-26).
How far is the Sheikh Faisal Museum from Doha?
About 20km outside central Doha at Al Samriya, Al Shahaniya, roughly a 25-30 minute drive depending on traffic (source: alsamriyaestate.com, accessed 2026-08-26).
Do I need to book tickets in advance?
Individual visitors can book online via Q-Tickets or pay on arrival; group and school visits require advance booking through the museum's own online forms (source: alsamriyaestate.com/museum/visit-us, accessed 2026-08-26).
Sources: alsamriyaestate.com/museum/fbq-museum, alsamriyaestate.com/museum/fbq-car-museum, alsamriyaestate.com/museum/visit-us, all accessed 2026-08-26. Rules, prices and hours change; verify directly with the museum before visiting.
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