The 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum is the only Arab member of the Olympic Museum Network, built into the side of Khalifa International Stadium.
This guide was updated in June 2026. Admission has dropped sharply since the FIFA World Cup 2022 era, when non-resident adults paid 100 Qatari riyals. The price now sits at 50 riyals, half what many World Cup-era guides still quote. You can book through GetYourGuide to secure your ticket before you travel.
Quick facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | Khalifa International Stadium, Doha, Qatar |
| Hours | Sun, Mon, Wed, Sat 9am–7pm; Tue closed; Thu 9am–9pm; Fri 1:30pm–7pm |
| Non-resident adult admission | QAR 50 |
| Non-resident student admission | QAR 25 |
| Qatar and GCC resident admission | Free |
| Children (16 and under) | Free |
| Nearest metro | Sport City Station (Gold Line), short walk |
| Typical visit | 2–3 hours |
Why book 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum tickets?
- 🏛️ Only Arab member of the Olympic Museum Network: a one-of-a-kind sports museum in the Middle East.
- 🎟️ Half the price it once was: non-resident admission has dropped from 100 to 50 riyals since the World Cup era.
- 🌿 Every Olympic torch since 1936: one of only two museums in the world with a complete set.
- 📜 Meet sporting legends: see memorabilia from Pelé, Muhammad Ali, Michael Jordan and Roger Federer.
- 💰 Children always free: under-16s never pay, whatever their residency status.
Opening hours
3-2-1’s opening hours run from 9am to 7pm on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. The museum is closed every Tuesday, the same day as the National Museum of Qatar, but different from the Museum of Islamic Art‘s Wednesday closure. Thursdays stay open later, until 9pm, and Friday hours start at 1.30pm. Because the museum is built into Khalifa International Stadium, access can sometimes be restricted during major stadium events, so it’s worth checking the museum’s social media before you travel.
Ticket prices
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Non-resident adult | QAR 50 |
| Non-resident student | QAR 25 |
| Qatar and GCC resident | Free |
| Children (16 and under) | Free |
These are the official admission prices in Qatari riyals. During and just after the FIFA World Cup 2022, non-resident adults paid 100 riyals; that price has since been halved. The website doesn’t list tax separately, so the figures above are the total payable at the gate. Booking in advance through GetYourGuide is worth doing in peak season, when slots can sell out. Qatar and GCC residents, along with children aged 16 and under, enter free, but everyone still needs a ticket.
How to get there
By metro: The nearest stop is Sport City Station on the Gold Line, a short walk from the museum entrance.
By car or taxi: The museum sits beside Khalifa International Stadium, in the Aspire Zone, with plenty of parking nearby.
On foot: Villaggio Mall is within easy walking distance, useful if you’re combining the museum with shopping or lunch.
Parking
Parking is plentiful around Aspire Zone, close to Villaggio Mall and Khalifa International Stadium. Spaces can fill up on the day of a major event at the stadium itself, so allow extra time if something else is scheduled there.
How long to spend
Most visitors spend two to three hours at 3-2-1, enough time to walk all seven galleries and try the interactive games in the Activation Zone. Sports fans keen on the Hall of Athletes or the Esports Lounge should allow closer to three hours.
Accessibility
3-2-1’s public areas are wheelchair accessible throughout. A limited number of wheelchairs are available to borrow from the cloakroom. The museum has a security check at the entrance, and large bags must be stored before you enter the galleries.
What to see inside the museum
A Global History of Sport: Almost 100 objects and reproductions trace sport across the globe, from the 8th century BCE to the early 20th century. The gallery moves through Europe, Asia, the Americas, Africa and the Middle East in turn.
Olympics: This gallery displays every torch from the Summer and Winter Games since 1936, one of only two complete collections in the world. An immersive Olympic Theatre tells the story of the modern Games’ revival under Pierre de Coubertin.
Hall of Athletes: Spread across three floors, this gallery profiles 90 athletes, with objects ranging from Pelé’s match ball to a Formula 1 car once driven by Michael Schumacher. Muhammad Ali’s boxing gloves and Roger Federer’s racquet both feature.
Qatar – Hosting Nation: This gallery traces Qatar’s mega-event history, starting with the 2006 Asian Games, and follows the story of Khalifa International Stadium itself, from its 1976 opening to its FIFA World Cup 2022 refurbishment.
Qatar Sports Culture: Set inside a recreated majlis, this gallery covers traditional Qatari games like falconry, pearl diving and camel racing, alongside the country’s adoption of modern sport.
Activation Zone and Esports Lounge: The museum’s final gallery lets visitors test their fitness with a wearable tracker, while the seventh-floor Esports Lounge adds gaming stations and competitive events.
Practical visitor tips
| Tip | Detail |
|---|---|
| Check for stadium events before you go | Access can be restricted when Khalifa International Stadium hosts a major event. |
| Book ahead in peak season | Book tickets in advance through GetYourGuide to avoid the entrance queue. |
| Don’t skip the seventh floor | The Esports Lounge sits above the main galleries and is easy to miss. |
| Try the Activation Zone wristband | It tracks your performance across five fitness categories as you move through the zone. |
| Visit on a Thursday evening | The museum stays open until 9pm, giving you cooler hours and quieter galleries. |
FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is 3-2-1 open on Tuesdays? | No. 3-2-1 is closed on Tuesdays, the same day as the National Museum of Qatar. |
| Is admission free? | Only for Qatar and GCC residents and children 16 and under; non-residents pay QAR 50. |
| Wasn’t admission more expensive before? | Yes. Non-residents paid QAR 100 during the FIFA World Cup 2022 era; the price has since halved. |
| Is the museum wheelchair accessible? | Yes. All public areas are accessible, and a limited number of wheelchairs can be borrowed. |
| How does it compare to MIA and NMoQ? | 3-2-1 focuses on sport and the Olympics, while the other two cover Islamic art and Qatar’s national story. |
Things to do nearby
Aspire Park: A vast green space right next to the museum, popular for walking, jogging and picnics in the cooler months.
Aspire Tower: This 300-metre landmark tower, also known as the Torch Doha, dominates the skyline above the stadium.
Villaggio Mall: A short walk away, this Venice-themed shopping centre has an indoor canal, gondola rides and a wide choice of restaurants.
KidZania Doha: Located inside Villaggio Mall, this children’s role-play city pairs well with a family visit to the museum.
Khalifa International Stadium: The museum’s host venue has staged the Asian Games, the World Athletics Championships and FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ matches.
What to visit tomorrow
Genuinely comparable sports museums are rare. 3-2-1 is the first of its kind in the Middle East and the only Arab member of the Olympic Museum Network, so nothing of the same scale sits within two hours of Doha. However, worldwide options include…
The Olympic Museum, Lausanne: 3-2-1’s official partner museum, and the only other place in the world with a complete set of Olympic torches, though it’s roughly six and a half hours away by air.
FIFA World Football Museum, Zurich: A major football history collection, around six hours from Doha, worth combining with a European stopover.
National Football Museum, Manchester: England’s national football collection sits about seven hours away by air, a long but worthwhile detour for football fans.
