Qatar National Library
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The Qatar National Library is an enormous diamond-shaped building in Doha, packing a trove of academic and literary treasures into one futuristic space.

šŸ“š Futuristic, diamond-shaped building designed by Rem Koolhaas, opened in November 2017. It houses academic, public, and heritage collections, packing a trove of literary treasures into one expansive space.

Why Go

šŸ’Ž Marvel at the impressive diamond-shaped architecture with undulating glass panels and expansive, light-filled interiors.
šŸ“– Explore vast collections of over a million books, periodicals, and items, including rare Arabic manuscripts and a dedicated Heritage Library with ancient manuscripts and historical maps.
šŸ’” Utilize innovation stations with 3D printers, a music studio, and automatic book sorting.
šŸš¶ Enjoy free public access and fluid movement between sections.

Tips

šŸ†” Qatari ID holders get free membership, granting access to online databases.
šŸ¤– Let machines sort books; do not replace them on shelves.
šŸ—“ļø Register in advance for guided tours in English or Arabic.

Cost

šŸ’° Free public access; free membership with Qatari ID.

Hours

šŸ•’ Open to the public; check website for current hours and tour schedules.

šŸ…æļø Parking

šŸ…æļø Parking available; shuttle bus from Ceremonial Court parking lot.

šŸš‡ Public Transport Accessible by Doha Metro, Qatar National Library Station on the Green line.

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