Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM) has announced the final phase of a program of exhibitions set to conclude in February, as part of the Qatar Creates fall-winter 2025 season.
According to Qatar News Agency, these exhibitions bring together leading voices in art, architecture, and environmental research, collectively presenting narratives around cultural memory, artistic creativity, environmental responsibility, and architectural excellence. This initiative reaffirms Qatar Museums' role as a platform for cultural production and knowledge exchange.
Among the key highlights is the exhibition "A Nation's Legacy, A People's Memory: Fifty Years Told" at the National Museum of Qatar, running until February 7. Marking the 50th anniversary of the National Museum of Qatar, the exhibition takes visitors on a journey through time, tracing the museum's evolution from its founding in 1975 at the Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Palace to its landmark reopening in 2019 in the desert rose-inspired building designed by Jean Nouvel.
Spanning five decades of transformation, the exhibition underscores the museum's position in Qatar's cultural landscape, highlighting its role in preserving national identity, advancing cultural diplomacy, and fostering global exchange. It showcases the museum's use of techniques and visual storytelling to present Qatar's history, featuring contemporary re-creations of elements of the original site, such as the Earth Dome, alongside rare documents and photographs from the museum's early years.
In a related context, the immersive exhibition "Lehmesa: Return by Moonlight" explores the life cycle of the sea turtle known locally as "Lehmesa," focusing on the Hawksbill turtle that returns to Qatar's shores each nesting season. The exhibition addresses environmental challenges, including habitat loss, pollution, and climate change, as well as the marine ecosystems along Qatar's coasts. "Lehmesa: Return by Moonlight" emphasizes Qatar's commitment to marine conservation and the protection of its natural heritage for future generations.