The house demonstrates Msheireb’s traditional values as the foundations for the future development of Doha

and introduces the transformation of Msheireb over time through recalling memories of its past‭, ‬showcasing its present and engaging visitors in the plans for the future‭.

Mohammed Bin Jassim House

In this house we travel back in time to appreciate Doha’s history and its unique architectural heritage‭. ‬Built by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Jassim Al-Thani‭, ‬son of the founder of modern Qatar‭, ‬this heritage house addresses the past‭, ‬the present and the sustainable aspect on which Msheireb Downtown Doha is based‭. ‬The‭ ‬museum houses the Echo Memory Art Project using objects uncovered during excavation work on the site‭.‬

The house demonstrates Msheireb’s traditional values as the foundations for the future development of Doha and introduces the transformation of Msheireb over time through recalling memories of its past‭, ‬showcasing its present and engaging visitors in the plans for the future‭.

Journey through the Msheireb district as it evolved over time‭. ‬Discover how the narrow sikka alleyways developed as houses were‭ ‬built on either side‭, ‬and how they converged onto a baraha‭, ‬an open-air town square‭. ‬Hear former residents speak of Msheireb as‭ ‬the home to Qatar’s first hotel‭, ‬first bank‭, ‬first pharmacy and first cafés‭.

Mohammed Bin Jassim House demonstrates Qatar’s challenge to strike a balance between the sophisticated requirements of contemporary living and the responsibility to preserve‭ ‬local heritage and culture‭.‬

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