National Museum of Qatar Exterior

This image of the National Museum of Qatar was taken on the outside of the building. The museum is on Museum Park Street across from the Corniche in Doha and is located just a few minute's walk away from a subway station (via the Metro Gold Line). There is also an ample amount of parking available to guests, or you can get there by taxi or a Karwa, Uber or Careem. Once you're on the museum grounds, reference the GPS coordinates and you'll find the place where I stood to get this perspective.

The exterior of the National Museum of Qatar can be photographed during any month of the year.

There's a glow cast on the building, which can only be found at sunset. If you want similar lighting conditions, I recommend visiting in the late afternoon and then staying into sunset to capture the soft illumination of sunlight against the museum.

Qatar Museums allows visitors to photograph and film yourself, friends and family on hand-held cameras and mobile telephones during your visit. Similarly, in most parts of the museum they allow you to use that same technology to create photographs, films and scans of the objects on display.

Photographs and/or video footage made in the Museum may not be used for commercial purposes except after explicit written consent from the Museum, in which case the appropriate tariff will apply.

Visitors may not take any photographs or record any video footage if this involves the use of lamps, flash equipment and/or tripod without prior written consent from the Museum.

For photoshoots, send an email to inqmarketing@qm.org.qa with a copy of your ID, list of equipment and justification of the shoot.

A wide-angle lens (12mm) is important to have when shooting at this photo spot. The architecture is the key component of the composition and if you're photographing with a narrow lens, you'll risk the chance of not being able to fit the building in your frame.

Pay attention to how the light is hitting the angles of the architecture. Intentionally place your model so they are beautifully illuminated in the light.

Having a model dressed in a bold color will add a pop of brightness and vibrancy to the otherwise monochromatic scene. Just ensure that they are dressed appropriately (shoulders and knees covered).

The National Museum of Qatar spans a whopping 430,500 square feet. Home to archaeological and heritage objects, manuscripts, photographs, jewelry and costumes. Visitors learn about Qatar’s ancestors and the country’s rich history.

The Desert Rose Café is spearheaded by famous Qatari Chef Nouf Al Marri and reflects Jean Nouvel’s architecture of the NMOQ.

Qatari fine-dining has been taken to new heights at Jiwan. It boasts some of the most impressive views of Qatar from the terrace. The interior of Jiwan restaurant was also designed by Koichi Takada Architects.

From NMOQ, you are walking distance from Museum of Islamic Art, the Corniche, Al Bidda Park and Souq Waqif.

Pro tip: Before visiting, sign up online to be a Culture Pass member to get benefits. The Basic Membership is free and offers discounts at both the gift store and restaurants.