Qatar Museums (QM) has installed a collection of historical flags outside of the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) in celebration of the upcoming Qatar National Day. The brilliant display of flags pays homage to the rich cultural history of the country, while illustrating the evolution of the design. 
The story of the birth and development of the national flag, known as ‘Al Adaam’, highlights many of the landmark events in Qatar history. The flags on display outside of the NMoQ represent the journey of the country from approximately 1916 to 2012 when His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani issued a decree that brought back the original light maroon colour of the flag, thus representing an ode to continuity and tradition in the country. 
This initiative comes as part of QM’s continued efforts to increase awareness of Qatar’s history, develop appreciation and respect for its heritage, and put communities in touch with their past. 
NMoQ is housed within a spectacular new building designed by architect Jean Nouvel, which will open to the public on March 28, 2019 under the patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani. The immersive and experiential NMoQ tells the story of the people and the land of Qatar from earliest times to today, giving voice to the country’s rich heritage and culture and expressing a vibrant community’s aspirations for the future. 
The NMoQ embraces, as its centrepiece, the restored historic Palace of Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim al-Thani (1880-1957), son of the founder of modern Qatar: a building that in former times was both the home of the Royal Family and the seat of government and was subsequently the site of the original National Museum. 
Qatar Museums connects the museums, cultural institutions and heritage sites in Qatar and creates the conditions for them to thrive and flourish. 
It centralises resources and provides a comprehensive organisation for the development of museums and cultural projects, with a long-term ambition of creating a strong and sustainable cultural infrastructure for Qatar. 
Under the patronage of His Highness the Amir, and led by its Chairperson, HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, QM is consolidating Qatar’s efforts to become a vibrant centre for the arts, culture and education, in the Middle East and beyond.