Qatar Museums (QM) is gearing up to host two educational events on April 8. One will be hosted at Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art and the other in the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA).  
QM’s successful Treasure Hunt is making a return on April 8 where adults, children and families can compete in this educational adventure between 12.30pm and 3.30pm. Visitors will be taken on a unique journey through both MIA and QM Gallery Al Riwaq, explore one of the world’s greatest collections of Islamic Art, discover artworks by the internationally acclaimed Iraqi artist Dia al-Azzawi and take part in a series of challenges. Prizes will be presented at the end of the event.
QM is also organising two treasure hunts at the same time. Each tailored to a specific age group: families with young children and families with children over 12 years of age.
In addition, Mathaf will host a family day on April 8 from 2pm to 5pm, in collaboration with University College London. The event is designed to encourage families to make the most of one of QM’s biggest exhibitions currently on show – I am the cry, who will give voice to me? Dia al-Azzawi: A Retrospective (from 1963 until tomorrow).
The event will allow children to explore colours and shapes through various creative activities. In addition, people will be encouraged to visit the exhibition, express their ideas and highlight what inspires them by producing their own artwork – whether painting, creating collages or sculptures.
The exhibition at Mathaf, which is currently running simultaneously at QM Gallery Al Riwaq, features work by al-Azzawi. The show examines the artist’s career, starting as an art student in Iraq in the 1960s. Works spanning 50 years across a range of media are featured, including paintings, sculptures, drawings, print and artist books, incorporating original and limited editions of artworks on view for the very first time.
The exhibition is open until April 16.
“At QM, we are committed to providing learning opportunities for everyone in Qatar to enjoy, to strengthen family bonds, develop creativity, build confidence and improve communication skills.
This is part of our organisation’s goal to educate society about art, heritage and creativity,” QM’s chief strategic planning officer Khalid Yousef al-Ibrahim said. Tickets for the Treasure Hunt cost QR50 per group (of up to five people) and can be purchased at the MIA gift shop.