Msheireb museums unveils wide-ranging summer workshops this month

Msheireb Museums has announced wide-ranging workshops this August as as part of its 2025 Summer Programme.The Museums has successfully engaged young cultural ambassadors throughout July, further establishing its reputation as Qatar's leading heritage education destination whilst building anticipation for August's expanded programming.It further added that the programme's initial success stems to its distinctive approach to cultural preservation, moving beyond traditional display methods to create immersive, participatory experiences that connect the country's heritage with contemporary creative expression.Its mission is to raise awareness, foster a love of reading and discovery, as well as change how people think about urban living and improve their overall quality of life through innovations that encourage social interaction, respect for culture, and greater care for the environment.This month workshops include a digital art session inspired by Qatari architecture, targeting participants aged 10 and above, a clay and storytelling workshop designed for children aged 6 to 12, and a visual storytelling session using collage and drawing, open to participants aged 8 and above.In addition, an inclusive discovery camp will be held, tailored for children and youth with diverse educational needs."The success of this summer programme demonstrates how strategic partnerships can transform heritage education. By combining DDD's design expertise with Msheireb's cultural vision and the excellence of various stakeholders, we're creating meaningful pathways for young people to engage with Qatar's rich architectural heritage while developing contemporary creative skills," noted Dana Kazic, Director of Doha Design District.For her part, Director of Strategic Engagement at VCUarts Qatar Lejla Niksic highlighted: "This collaboration with Msheireb Museums and Doha Design District reflects a shared commitment to strategic, impact-driven partnerships that advance arts and design education through cultivating a thriving creative ecosystem rooted in innovation, contemporary practice and cultural heritage. The Community Education programme at VCUarts Qatar aims to expand access to meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that empower participants of all ages to engage with art and design in ways that are relevant, inclusive, and future-focused, and this collaborative summer programme was perfectly aligned with this mission".The Museums has so far organized a series of diverse workshops last July, in collaboration with Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar and the Doha Design District.The programme featured exceptional educational and cultural experiences, including an interior design workshop that explored the traditional architectural principles of Radwani House; a creative patterns session examining the distinctive architectural vocabulary of Msheireb, and an Arabic calligraphy workshop aimed at preserving the classical Diwani script tradition. (