Bin Jelmood House Bin Jelmood House charts the history of the global slave trade, particularly the
Indian Ocean slave trade of the region, and the changes caused by
its abolition. Certain sections of the house are dedicated to the narration of the trade in enslaved people throughout the Indian Ocean, a vast region of which the countries of the
Persian Gulf are a part of. This includes photographs and oral interviews with Qataris of enslaved ancestry, such as musician and actress
Fatma Shaddad. Additionally, the house sheds light on the historic importation of slaves from Zanzibar to
dive for pearls on behalf of their Qatari owners. In December 2021, an exhibition was put on display for the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery. The Bin Jelmood House gallery hosted the "Frida Kahlo - The Immersive Biography" exhibition in 2022. In August 2024, guided tours were held as part of the
UNESCO-designated
International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition. or "We are the Daughters of Qatar" in 2018.
Mohammed Bin Jassim House Originally built by Sheikh
Mohammed bin Jassim Al Thani, the son of the
Qatar's founder, the Mohammed bin Jassim House focuses on the past, present and sustainable elements of the vast Msheireb Downtown Doha. It also houses the Echo Memory Art Project using objects uncovered during demolition of the site. An exhibition called "Medhal: The Roots of Authenticity Extends... To Leave Generations as Art" was opened at the house in March 2023, displaying artworks from minors and employees of the house.
Radwani House The Radwani House was first built in the 1920s. This house is located between
Al Jasrah and Msheireb, two of Doha's oldest quarters. The house belonged to the Akbar Radwani family and shows how a traditional Qatari family lived. ==Location==