With dedicated spaces celebrating heritage, Islamic art, sports, and contemporary creativity, Qatar is home to a rich and diverse museum landscape, offering both residents and tourists new perspectives on the country, the region, and the world. Lawh wa Qalam: M. F. Hussain Museum is a celebration of the life, work, and legacy of one of the twentieth century’s most renowned artists, adding a distinct new chapter in the country’s cultural offerings.

The Qatar Foundation in Education City opened the museum in November 2025, and the space has since welcomed over 9000 visitors. A member of the International Council of Museums (ICOM), it was named among TIME magazine’s World’s Greatest Places 2026.

As the world’s first museum dedicated to M. F. Hussain, Lawk wa Qalam invites visitors to explore his extraordinary creative career, the influences that shaped his work, and the important final chapter of his life in Qatar. Drawing inspiration from Hussain’s creative language, the museum was designed by architect Martand Khosla, bringing Hussain’s multidimensional life and work under one roof. 

The reception space is inspired by Hussain’s home and studio, with an immersive 360-degree room showcasing his distinctive brushstrokes. Across the galleries, visitors can explore paintings, photography, tapestries, sculptures and watercolours spanning different periods of his career. Highlights include The Artist and His Model, Doll’s Wedding and works from India’s 100 Years of Struggle for Freedom.

The museum experience also includes interactive elements like the Praxinoscope featuring scenes from Hussain’s films and a pericope offering panoramic views across the Education City. The ‘A Curious Mind’ gallery explores his interest in faith, history and civilisation through works including Theorama and World Religions.

The museum’s final gallery highlights M.F. Hussain’s connection to Qatar, where he began the ambitious series of 99 paintings exploring Arab and Islamic civilisations, completing more than 30 paintings before his passing in 2011, including works like Warriors and Poets and Zuljanah Horse. Beyond its galleries, Lawh wa Qalam engages its community through a library, auditorium, creative hub and dozens of educational workshops alongside a café and a gift shop. 

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