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Do you want to get close to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 stadium? The 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic & Sports Museum is a chance where you get so close to the monumental stadium and also experience the sports culture in the country through the museum. Here is a rundown of why you should visit this museum:
- If you are a fan of football, this is a must-visit stadium.
- At the museum you get to participate in exciting sports, exercises and other activities at the ‘Activity Zone’
- It is a trip down the sports memory lane where the historical and contemporary significance of the Olympic Games, the inspiring journeys of global sports heroes, and the development of sports in Qatar is showcased.
- If you have any interest in racing cars, get ready to take close looks at a few classic racing cars.
Did you know? 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum is one of the largest Olympic Museums in the world and it houses hundreds of objects from around the globe, from the origins of sports to the modern day.
The architecture: The museum building is astonishing and rightfully follows its name. At a first glance you will spot a tubular building with 5 Olympic colored rings. The building was designed by Spanish architect Joan Sibina and comprises a cylinder-shaped glass structure encircled by five Olympic-coloured rings that wrap around the museum at different heights and angles, mimicing the interlocked rings of the Olympic logo.
What it features: As you enter the museum, right from the outside you will be welcomed by a cushioned running track similar to the Olympic running tracks. The experience of the museum is so seamless, the galleries are located on the seventh floor of the museum. From the start, you will experience an interactive journey through the history and legacy of sports around the globe, the Olympic Games, Qatar football, and the Qatar World Cup!
The museum delivers a multi-layered educational narrative that combines a comprehensive collection with state-of-the-art technology and documents the significance of sports in Qatar. You will smoothly spiral through 7 galleries of the museum learning and interacting.
- The first one is the World of Emotion, a lobby area exhibition space that provides an overview of the Museum’s themes and the central role of sports in Qatar.
- Next is the time-hopping Global History of Sport gallery where more than 100 objects and reproductions spanning the 8th century BCE through the early 20th century are on display.
- Next is an Olympics-themed gallery featuring, among other objects, a display of torches from every Winter and Summer Games from 1936 onwards.
- You would thoroughly enjoy the next gallery called The Hall of Athletes, a gallery spanning three floors where visitors can learn to familiarize themselves with 90 top international athletes.
- Qatar: Hosting Nation gallery where you will revisit mega sporting events held in Qatar over the years; a gallery that presents the inspiring story of the development of sports in Qatar, from traditional games through to the arrival of international sport and the development of international competitions while showcasing long-established sporting activities in the country like pearl diving, camel racing, and falconry.
Finally, the sweet ending is the Activation Zone, an interactive, physical activity-promoting space meant to promote sports across Qatar, inspire future talent, and encourage the adoption of healthy and active lifestyles for all.
3-2-1 Gift Shop
The museum also features a gift shop located on the fifth floor, offering a wide range of exclusive merchandise inspired by the legacy of sport and the Olympic Games. From local football team kits to vintage Olympic poster prints, there is something for all ages to enjoy.
Dining experiences at 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic & Sports Museum
After working out on exciting sports activities in the activation zone of the museum, it is a must to grab something refreshing or energetic to give your visit a perfect ending. On the third floor of the museum, you have to visit the 3-2-1 Cafe.
3-2-1 Café: This cafe has a refreshing pop of colors with nice indoor seating and even spectacular outdoor seating. 3-2-1 Café puts a focus on nutritious food and drink options to add to the visitors’ enjoyment of the galleries.
Key information about 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic & Sports Museum
Timings: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Saturday: 9 AM – 7 PM
Tuesday: Closed
Thursday: 9 AM – 9 PM
Friday: 1:30 PM – 7 PM
Access: Free entry for all Qatar residents (Qatar ID holders)
When you buy a ticket to the museum it will cover admission to the museum and all the special exhibitions of the museum.
Ticket holders must present an accepted and valid ID for entry.
Ticket prices:
Student Non-resident of Qatar – QAR 25
Child (Age 16 and under) – Free
Adult Non-resident of Qatar – QAR 50
Click here to book or buy your tickets
Location: Khalifa International Stadium, Aspire Zone
Contact: 4452 5200
Website: 321qosm.org.qa/
Instagram: @321qosm
The museum has ample parking available
Nearest Doha Metro station: Sport City station (Gold line)