Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar) has partnered with the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) to launch Qatar’s first-ever museum escape room. This groundbreaking project blends art, history, and interactive entertainment, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the rich heritage of Islamic scholarship.

Escape rooms are known for their interactive nature, challenging participants to solve puzzles and decipher clues within a set timeframe to ‘escape.’ By bringing this concept into a museum environment, MIA and VCUarts Qatar aim to offer a dynamic and engaging experience focused on Islamic art and history.

The escape room’s theme, “Scholars of the Islamic World,” features chambers dedicated to Calligraphy, Islamic Science and Inventions, Astronomy, and the conservation of Islamic art objects. Participants will journey through these meticulously designed spaces, uncovering hidden knowledge and unraveling mysteries along the way.

Targeted at students aged 14 and up, as well as their families, the escape room will be located in the MIA Education Wing on the 2nd Floor. It will be open from May 22 to September 2. Bookings can be made through the MIA and Qatar Museums websites (qm.org.qa). Group sizes range from a minimum of eight to a maximum of 20 participants.