the museum of islamic art was built in doha on november 22, 2008.
the museum of islamic art was built in doha on november 22, 2008.
when was the museum of islamic art built in doha?
november 22, 2008
occupying an area of , the museum is on an artificial peninsula overlooking the south end of doha bay. construction of the building was done by a turkish company, baytur construction, in 2006. the interior gallery spaces were designed by a team of wilmotte associates. the museum was opened on november 22, 2008 by the then-emir of qatar, sheikh hamad. it opened to the general public on december 8, 2008.
museum of islamic art, doha
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the museum of islamic art (, , mia) is a museum on one end of the corniche in doha, qatar. per the architect i. m. pei's specifications, the museum is built on an island off an artificial projecting peninsula near the traditional "dhow" harbor. a purpose-built park surrounds the edifice on the eastern and southern facades while two bridges connect the southern front facade of the property with the main peninsula that holds the park. the western and northern facades are marked by the harbor showcasing the qatari seafaring past.









































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museum of islamic art, doha