23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
The National Museum of Qatar in Doha

The unique architecture of the National Museum of Qatar in Doha, designed by Jean Nouvel. It evokes the silent simplicity of Qatar's arid landscapes, specifically the 'desert rose' mineral crystal formations.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Doha, Qatar
Camera: SM-G991B
Copyright: © Emily Plank