Adults
Film screening
Mathaf in Motion
On select days until 8 December 2026
Exhibition
What Lingers in the Artist Mind: Experiments and Legacies of the Baghdad Modern Art Group
Opens 25 October 2026
Adults
Talk
Fanoon Artist Talks
On select days in September and November 2026
Adults
Course
Essa Fakhroo Calligraphy
5 & 6 and 11 &12 October
Back To School
School Programmes
Mathaf offers interactive, hands-on programmes and learning activities for students from kindergarten through grade 12.
Adult and Family Programmes
Our workshops, talks and storytime events are tailored to the needs of adults and families.
Learning Resources
Our resources and activity guides encourage thought-provoking conversations about our permanent collection and temporary exhibitions.
About Us
Our Leadership
Our Director and President are experts in the arts and culture and heritage sectors in the Arab world.
Online Collection
Explore the stories and significance of objects from Mathaf's collection, currently available to view online.
About the Galleries
Mathaf’s permanent collection galleries contribute an original perspective to local and global conversations on art and society.
More about Mathaf
Our Stories
Take a closer look at modern and contemporary Arab art through our original interviews, essays, videos and more.
Past Exhibitions
For more than a decade, Mathaf has been committed to presenting exhibitions that preserve and promote the rich artistic heritage of the region and provide a platform for meaningful cultural dialogue.