100 Young members participate in ‘The Experiment’ by Teen Hub at NMoQ

On March 22, 2023, Qatar Museums' Teen Hub welcomed over 100 young members to The Experiment, a museum learning and development program at the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ). The third and final stage, titled Motherland: The Keeper's Quest, was an immersive, team-based mystery challenge designed for young people to assume the roles of future museum keepers.

Teen Hub's Director, Abdulrahman Al Ishaq, stated that Teen Hub is Qatar Museums' ongoing effort to engage young individuals in shaping their cultural experiences. Through various programs like The Experiment, members are urged to take charge, contribute their ideas, and interact with museums meaningfully.

The Experiment commenced with Stage A, the Induction, in February and Stage B, the Parallel, in April. Each stage was an integral part of a year-long journey, offering Teen Hub members more chances to participate, make decisions, and build initiatives. Al Ishaq continued, "Stage C further develops these efforts, helping participants boost their confidence, acquire new skills, and forge a stronger connection with Qatar's museums and heritage."

Designed by youth for youth, Motherland: The Keeper's Quest tasked participants with collaborating under pressure as they traversed the museum's galleries, deciphered clues, and unraveled puzzles inspired by the museum's collections and Qatar's national narrative. The experience prompted them to scrutinize information meticulously, exchange ideas, and establish connections between the museum's artifacts and their broader historical and cultural importance.