The Culture Pass members of Qatar Museums during a tour at the national museum yesterday.
Qatar Museums (QM) yesterday kicked off the series of exclusive tours of the National Museum of Qatar for its Culture Pass programme members.
After the announcement last week, QM said hundreds of residents have already signed up for an opportunity to be one of the first visitors to have a peek into the Jean Nouvel designed museum which resembles a desert rose with its unique interlocking disc design.
Yesterday’s tour was the first of the 50 tours QM is organizing in the run-up to the much anticipated opening of the National Museum in December next year. It provided the first batch of visitors the chance to see up close the amazing exterior and interior of the architectural masterpiece by the globally acclaimed French architect.
The National Museum is set to reflect Qatari roots, history and identity in the thousands of objects that will be displayed in its galleries which will combine historic pieces and contemporary influences, opening up a dialogue around the impact of rapid change while honouring its ancestors’ legacy. It is built around Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani’s original palace, which was his family home and seat of the government for 25 years.
Expected to enhance the country’s thriving cultural scene, the National Museum be an important addition to the cultural hubs which promote a spirit of participation and discovery among the public.
Apart from its galleries, the museum features a park, an auditorium, a research centre and laboratories as well as retail outlets and restaurants.
To tours are organised from Sunday to Wednesday (3pm-4pm, 4pm-5pm) and on Saturdays (10am-11am, 11am-12pm, 3pm- 4pm, 4pm- 5pm) for Culture Pass members.
Since its launch, QM’s Culture Pass programme already has almost 16,000 members who enjoy access to diverse cultural activities across Qatar such as workshops, exclusive exhibition openings, private tours of galleries and discounts at QM cafes, gift shops and selected sites.
