"Around the World in Jewellery" invites visitors on a journey through time and across continents to explore one of the most universal forms of human expression: jewelry. The exhibition brings together over 500 exceptional objects from around the world, highlighting the diversity of cultural traditions and the ways people transformed materials to express identities, beliefs, status, and creativity.

Families are welcomed to experience a specially designed interactive space where children aged 4 and older can learn and discover the exhibition through playful and educational activities. This project was born from a close collaboration between Qatar Museums and L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts supported by Van Cleef & Arpels, united by a shared commitment to the study, preservation, and transmission of cultural heritage.

Through this partnership, and thanks to the collections of the National Collection of Qatar, the National Museum of Qatar, the Museum of Islamic Art, and the future Lusail Museum, many works are presented to the public for the very first time. This exhibition is presented as part of the legacy programming of the Qatar–France 2020 Year of Culture.

Image Credit: Necklace, c. 20th century Papa New Guinea Cowrie shells, plaques of melo melo shells, resin coated fibre choker, fibre 
© Qatar Museums / National Collection of Qatar, Doha Photo by Dmitry Kostyukov

Exhibition Details:
M7, Abudulla Bin Thani St, Doha, Qatar
From October 27th to December 26th, 2026

Opening hours:
Saturday to Thursday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday: 3:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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