While visiting this fascinating museum, take a trip through the cultures and traditions of Arab countries as depicted via their historic stamps.
In our digital era, when fewer and fewer people use stamps, the delightful and well-curated Arab Postal Stamp Museum in Doha offers fascinating insights from the past. Housed inside a beautiful traditional Arab-style building, the museum pays homage to the intricate designs and artistry of stamps. Visit the Arab Postal Stamp Museum to see pristine examples of stamps dating back more than 30 years.
Stamps are both an integral part of the historic record and miniature works of art. Inside the museum are collections of stamps from across 22 countries of the Arab world. Viewed together they paint a vivid picture of the region’s history. Take your time to notice the tiny details and see how the stamps tell a story through the decades.
The museum was founded in 2010 and has become an integral part of Doha’s cultural offering. It was part of Doha’s role as 2010 Capital of Arab Culture, a UNESCO initiative. Whether you’re a stamp enthusiast or not, the museum is undeniably interesting. Note the glass display cases protecting and exhibiting stamps that cover cultures and civilizations, plants and animals, heroes and leaders, costumes, sports, ancient civilizations and architecture.
The Arab Postal Stamp Museum is part of the Katara Cultural Village. When you’ve finished seeing the stamps, go on a walking tour of the beautiful, ornate architecture. Explore the vast Greco-Roman amphitheater, quaint alleys filled with crafts and artists’ shops and a long sandy beach lined with ice cream parlors and cafés.
The Arab Postal Stamp Museum and Katara Cultural Village are located north of Doha, adjacent to the West Bay Lagoon district. The museum is about 7 miles (11 kilometers) from the city center. It takes about 20 minutes to travel here by car or taxi. Visit the museum as part of a trip to the cultural village. Be sure to check the opening times online before you leave for the site as hours may vary.
