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The site-responsive installation by Qatari artist Shouq Al Mana, reimagine the original Earth Dome as a tribute to technological innovation and national identity. The work recalls the 1975 display that paired a Quranic verse with a visualisation of Earth's formation, narrating Qatar's transformation from an island to a Gulf nation. The reinterpreted Earth Dome includes a slightly parted egal, a subtle homage to HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al-Thani's distinctive way of wearing it—a gesture that became an enduring symbol of Qatari heritage. While Khalifa Al-Thani's installations reflect on the nation’s evolving cultural identity. Our Past is the Foundation; Our Future is Built Upon It uses TV installations and AI animation to reanimate the Old Palace's architecture and history.
It then extends to the Old Palace, where visitor testimonials offer personal reflections and memories of the museum across generations. The visitors will also have the opportunity to record their memories, presented alongside site-specific works by VCU students. The immersive installation, Echoes of time, The Four Doors, by Yousef Fakhoor, unfolds a poetic journey through Qatar’s past, present, and imagined future. Using sound, light, and video, four symbolic doors invite visitors to listen, look, and reflect, with each portal revealing a moment in time, from a young girl’s whispered prayer in 1975 to a vision of Qatar in 2050, bridging generations through memory and emotion. His multimedia installation Full Moon in the central majlis presents four windows into landscapes—desert, shore, city’s edge, and the National Museum of Qatar—inviting quiet reflection. Additionally, another installation by Khalifa Al Thani Pearls Don’t Lie on the Sand transforms the traditional dhow into a luminous sculpture evoking resilience and discovery.
Public programming accompanying the exhibition will reflect NMoQ's commitment to engaging audiences of all ages nurturing creativity, learning, and cultural participation.
Building on this, programmes such as NMoQ Late: Our Heritage, By Young NMoQ will empower teenagers to take an active role in the museum through creative expression, after-hours access, and culturally relevant initiatives. These programmes will position NMoQ as a 'third space', a welcoming environment beyond home and school where youth can connect, collaborate, and lead, developing both skills and a sense of ownership within the community.
The museum’s learning and outreach programming will further extend these opportunities, providing workshops, educational activities, and immersive experiences that will connect audiences with Qatar’s rich heritage. Culinary initiatives, including collaborations with Chef Noof, Desert Rose, and cooking classes at Jiwan, will highlight food as living heritage, allowing participants to explore how traditional practices can be preserved, adapted, and celebrated in contemporary life. Together, these programmes will transform the exhibition from a historical survey into a vibrant, interactive journey that will celebrate Qatar’s past, present, and future.
Nation’s Legacy, A People’s Memory: Fifty Years Told is presented as part of Evolution Nation, an 18-month campaign honouring Qatar's cultural journey over the past 50 years, since the founding of the National Museum of Qatar. Curated by Qatar Creates, the national movement positioning Qatar as a global hub for art, culture, and creativity, Evolution Nation highlights both the nation's cultural milestones and its aspirations for the future. (QNA)
