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Latest story24 March 2026 · 2 min readBoundless Plains Presented at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu DhabiThe Islamic Museum of Australia (IMA) is proud to present its acclaimed photographic exhibition Boundless Plains at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre in Abu Dhabi, marking a significant milestone in the Museum’s interAlso recent
2 March 2026Eid al-Fitr Celebration at the Islamic Museum of AustraliaJoin us as we come together to celebrate Eid al-Fitr with a joyful Family Fun Day at the Museum, a day filled with connection, creativity, and community spirit after the blessed month of Ramadan.
19 February 2026The Whole Pantry 2025For a third year, the Islamic Museum of Australia, proudly supported by City of Darebin, delivered The Whole Pantry Project 2025 - a vibrant initiative celebrating cultural diversity, sustainable practices, and community
30 January 2026Victorian Mosque Open DayAs part of the Islamic Council of Victoria’s annual Victoria Mosque Open Day, the Islamic Museum of Australia warmly invites you to join us for a day of openness, connection, and shared learning.Archive
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24 March 2026
Boundless Plains Presented at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi
The Islamic Museum of Australia (IMA) is proud to present its acclaimed photographic exhibition Boundless Plains at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre in Abu Dhabi, marking a significant milestone in the Museum’s inter
2 March 2026
Eid al-Fitr Celebration at the Islamic Museum of Australia
Join us as we come together to celebrate Eid al-Fitr with a joyful Family Fun Day at the Museum, a day filled with connection, creativity, and community spirit after the blessed month of Ramadan.
19 February 2026
The Whole Pantry 2025
For a third year, the Islamic Museum of Australia, proudly supported by City of Darebin, delivered The Whole Pantry Project 2025 - a vibrant initiative celebrating cultural diversity, sustainable practices, and community
30 January 2026
Victorian Mosque Open Day
As part of the Islamic Council of Victoria’s annual Victoria Mosque Open Day, the Islamic Museum of Australia warmly invites you to join us for a day of openness, connection, and shared learning.
27 October 2025
Uncovering the history of Malay Pearl Divers
Tucked away in a corner of the Australian Muslim History section of the Islamic Museum of Australian is an almost whimsical painting of a Malay pearl diver by Riki Salam.
2 May 2025
A journey through faith, art, and culture: My first visit to the Islamic Museum of Australia
The Islamic Museum of Australia, located in Thornbury in Melbourne’s north, is the only Islamic Museum in the country.
24 March 2025
Boundless Plains Retreat – Adelaide and South Australia
In November 2024 we set out on our first Boundless Plains Retreat, taking a small group of Muslim and non-Muslim creatives to explore Australia's Muslim history through visual arts like photography, painting, and videogr
20 January 2025
History, Art, and Fun: The Islamic Museum’s Perth Adventure
In November, the Education Team from the Islamic Museum of Australia embarked on an exciting trip to Perth, Western Australia, to deliver a series of interactive incursion workshops.
20 January 2025
Empowering the Next Generation: A look back at our Future Leaders Program
This initiative was designed to equip young people with leadership skills, create meaningful connections, and provide a safe space for social, emotional, and developmental growth.
16 January 2025
The Whole Pantry 2024
The Islamic Museum of Australia, with generous support from the City of Darebin, proudly presented the Whole Pantry Project – a vibrant initiative that celebrated cultural diversity, sustainable practices, and community
25 November 2024
Tatreez and Tea: Celebrating Palestinian Art, Culture, and Community
Last September, the Islamic Museum of Australia hosted Tatreez and Tea, a unique women’s-only social event celebrating Palestine's art, resilience, and culture.
14 November 2024
Celebrating a Decade of Cultural Connection: The Islamic Museum of Australia’s 10th Anniversary
On 19 October, we celebrated an incredible milestone, the 10th anniversary of the Islamic Museum of Australia (IMA) at our annual Gala Dinner.
1 November 2024
The beauty of Palestine’s art and culture highlighted in new exhibition at Islamic Museum of Australia
A collection of Bronze Age ceramic jars, traditional glassware, vintage maps and a reproduction of renowned Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour’s 1974 work, Camel of Hardship feature in Palestine Through Time: A Tapestry o
1 November 2024
Persian and Mughal miniature paintings the inspiration for Australian Muslim Artists Art Prize 2024 recipient
Rosalind Noor’s water colour painting, The Sovereign has been awarded this year’s Australian Muslim Artists Art Prize.
16 September 2024
Exploring Palestinian Cuisine at the Islamic Museum of Australia
Every culture begins with its food, and Palestinian cuisine is a vibrant representation of the people's rich history, ingrained customs, and tenacity.
10 September 2024
The Art of Tatreez
The traditional Palestinian art of embroidery, tatreez, is more than just decorative stitching; it is a profound expression of cultural identity and a symbol of resistance.
16 August 2024
Mosques around the world
When it comes to Islamic architecture, mosques are the cornerstone, showcasing architectural designs with features like domes, minarets and mihrabs.
8 April 2024
Nassim's Bamieh recipe (Persian Sweet Doughnuts)
As you've been enjoying our Ramadan recipes, here's one from Nassim, a Persian cooking instructor at Free to Feed Melbourne.
4 March 2024
Exploring the Depths of Imagination: Muneebah Walker's "Sinkers"
Muneebah Walker's artistic journey is a narrative of self-discovery and creative exploration, resonating deeply with those who seek to unearth the layers of their own identity.
24 December 2023
Summer School Holiday Program
Start 2024 on a creative high and join us for some fun activities in January.
24 December 2023
Book launch – A True Heart: The Fights of My Life by Billy Dib
On 23 November, we were joined by two-time world champion boxer, Billy Dib who has been touring the country with the Crescent Institute to launch his new autobiography, A True Heart: The Fights of my Life.
24 December 2023
Embracing Culture: Saturdays at the Islamic Museum of Australia Just Got Even More Special!
Discover the rich tapestry of Islamic culture at the Islamic Museum of Australia with a limited time only promotion.
15 August 2023
Australian Muslim Artists exhibition unveils a tapestry of culture and expression
An intricate painting resembling interconnected threads, symbolising the fragility of familial relationships, and serving as a poignant representation of the Hazara experience has been awarded the Australian Muslim Artis
16 December 2022
New, Generative Art Exhibition opens at the Museum
A collection of computer-based paintings which blur the boundaries between digital and physical realms form the basis of a new exhibition by Kevin Todd opening on Thursday, 15 December 2022 at the Islamic Museum of Austr
25 August 2022
Sam Dabboussy’s Portrait of Respected Doctor wins AMA Art Prize 2022
A Sydney doctor who turned the driveway of his home into a pop-up Covid-19 vaccination site is the subject of a portrait by artist Sam Dabboussy which has been awarded the Australian Muslim Arts Prize 2022.
2 August 2022
Islamic Museum of Australia launches new online education platform
Primary and secondary school students across Australia are set to benefit from a brand-new education platform developed by the Islamic Museum of Australia (IMA) with learning resources suitable for students from Foundati
17 May 2022
New Scholarship Opportunity for Muslim Students
A new scholarship opportunity for Australian Muslim students offered through the Islamic Museum of Australia’s Patrons was announced today.
24 March 2022
New, immersive installation opens at Islamic Museum of Australia
A mesmerising, interactive light installation inspired by the medieval Islamic philosophy of illumination opens at the Islamic Museum of Australia today.
19 August 2021
Fatima Killeen announced as recipient of Australian Muslim Artists Art Prize 2021
One of the country’s most highly regarded Muslim artists is the recipient of the Australian Muslim Artists Art Prize 2021.
14 April 2021
New exhibition at Islamic Museum highlights voices of Victorian Muslims
The Islamic Museum of Australia will be presenting the untold testimonies of over 50 Victorian Muslims through a documentary-style exhibition and online gallery.
17 November 2020
Islamic Museum of Australia brings the Big Jihad and other masterpieces online on Google Arts & Culture
Starting today, artefacts from the Islamic Museum of Australia collection can be viewed online on Google Arts & Culture by people around the world.
4 November 2020
Islamic Museum of Australia launch Patron’s Fund to support further learning of individuals
The Islamic Museum of Australia (IMA) Patron’s Fund has been established to support the academic and creative pursuits of Australians looking to further their knowledge in a field of study or creative practice that will
14 August 2020
Abdul-Rahman Abdullah announced as recipient of Australian Muslim Artists Art Prize 2020
Renowned WA artist named recipient of Australian Muslim Artists Art Prize 2020, in record field during pandemic.
20 April 2020
Staying Fit and Healthy During Isolation
These are all natural feelings many of us are experiencing right now given the current global pandemic.
30 March 2020
Australian Muslim Artists 2020 exhibition open for registrations
Registrations are now open for the Islamic Museum of Australia’s Australian Muslim Artists 2020 exhibition, featuring a major prize sponsored by La Trobe University.
29 March 2020
Home with Kids
With the current crisis happening around the world, schools have closed and therefore our children are home with us for longer than usual.
24 March 2020
Riding the Wave in a Pandemic
“This is an overseas thing.
12 September 2019
Abdul Abdullah announced as recipient of Australian Muslim Artists Art Prize 2019
An Archibald Prize (2011) finalist, Abdul Abdullah is the recipient of the inaugural $15,000 Australian Muslim Artists Art Prize 2019.
19 June 2019
La Trobe AMA Art Prize
The Islamic Museum of Australia has unveiled major changes to its annual Australian Muslim Artists (AMA) exhibition with the announcement today of La Trobe University as a major sponsor, with a new $15,000 Art Prize is a
21 March 2019
Meetings to Make a Difference
Guided tours, cultural awareness training sessions and free venue hire are being offered to organisations who make a function or board room booking with the Islamic Museum of Australia as part of the Museum’s new initiat
16 March 2019
Free Entry at the Museum for Open Mosque Day
The Islamic Museum of Australia will join other Islamic educational institutions and mosques on Sunday 17 March, opening its doors to the public free of charge, as part of Victorian Open Mosque Day.
28 February 2019
Islamic Museum Celebrates Five Years
Images revealing the former water bottling facility on the site where the Islamic Museum of Australia now stands, and its transformation into an architecturally designed centre of learning are now on display at the Museu
5 December 2018
New virtual reality experience at Islamic Museum
Views of the Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem in 700 CE and the Al-Quaraouiyine ( al-Qarawiyyin ) mosque Morocco feature in an incredible new virtual reality experience, Mecca to Marree , at the Islamic Museum of Australia.
16 November 2018
Intricate papercutting art highlighted in new exhibition
Intricate, beautiful works by Perth based papercutting artist Tusif Ahmad are on display in a new exhibition opening today at the Islamic Museum of Australia.
20 September 2018
Beat the boredom these school holidays at the Islamic Museum of Australia
A LEGO workshop, story time with local authors, terracotta pot decorating and slime-making are just a handful of the fun activities kids can participate in at the Islamic Museum of Australia (IMA) these school holidays,
14 September 2018
Muslim contributions celebrated in style at Islamic Museum’s Gala Dinner
Performances by Ilyas Mao, Canadian Acappella singer, composer and songwriter will be just one of the highlights at the Islamic Museum of Australia’s (IMA) upcoming Gala Dinner on 20 October 2018.
15 August 2018
Islamic Museum highlights Muslims artists in new exhibition
An object cast from hot glass, traditional Turkish water marbling, and pieces created with wool yarn and cotton thread are among the work highlighted in an exhibition opening today at the Islamic Museum of Australia (IMA
13 July 2018
Community Week 2018
Thank you everyone for visiting us and participating in our first ever fun filled Community Week!
6 October 2017
Reviving the Art of Storytelling
IMA is proud of our rich legacy of hosting a variety of exciting, innovative and diverse school holiday workshops and events that cater to all tastes and ages!
6 October 2017
IMA’s Women Only Morning Tea
The IMA’s Women Only Morning Tea was held on Wednesday September 20th and featured our distinguished guest Professor Marcia Langton who holds the Foundation Chair of Australian Indigenous Studies at Melbourne University.
18 August 2017
Between Inscription and Gesture
July 21 – January 19 Islamic Museum of Australia’s new visiting exhibition explores the urban calligraphy of Melbourne, offering a unique insight into Melbourne’s graffiti culture by probing the intersection of tags with
18 August 2017
5 Tips in 5 Minutes
IMA Education team member Amna was invited to Macloed college to present at their end of term assembly – read through her speech below for 5 tips to empower yourself in 5 minutes!
18 August 2017
School Excursions
IMA seeks to facilitate experiential and reflective learning for students, to help them consider and develop new perspectives about Islam as well as interact constructively with diverse Muslims.
14 July 2017
Mehdi Hassan at IMA
This week has been a fruitful one at the Islamic Museum and has seen a series of informative events tackling pertinent issues take place, expertly facilitated by community and international leaders.
11 July 2017
IMA @ Northlands
From July 3 – July 5, IMA was thrilled to run a series of free art workshops in conjunction with Northlands Shopping Centre.
22 June 2017
IMA Free Entry
On Saturday June 10th IMA was excited to offer free entry to the museum to coincide with the Holy Month of Ramadan, where Muslims fast from sunrise, until sunset.
2 June 2017
Crescent Institute at IMA
On Tuesday May 16, the Crescent Institute hosted Senator Sam Dastyari at the Islamic Museum of Australia for an evening of cross-cultural discussion titled ‘Halal Snack Pack Diplomacy – the Way Forward for an Inclusive A
25 May 2017
Public Speaking Workshop at IMA
Here at IMA we were delighted to host a public speaking workshop as part of a Life Matters program conducted by Minaret College.
1 May 2017
Tours at IMA
Here at IMA, without doubt out of all the activities and events, gatherings and dinners that we host at the Museum, our most favourite would have to be meeting with the range and diversity of groups coming through our do
21 April 2017
National Youth Week 2017
The Islamic Museum of Australia successfully received a grant of $2000 from Youth Central Victoria to conduct a Graffiti workshop as part of National Youth Week 2017.
20 April 2017
IMA Harmony Week Festival
The Islamic Museum of Australia was delighted to host a stall as part of a Cultural Diversity Week festival that was held at Federation Square on Saturday March 25th.
19 April 2017
Gala Dinner 2017
On Saturday March 19, 2017 IMA was excited to host our annual Gala Dinner held at Bell City Mantra, in Preston.
19 April 2017
Poetry Week at IMA
The Islamic Museum of Australia was proud to host our inaugural Poetry Week from March 21st – 24th, coinciding with Harmony Day that was celebrated nationally on March 21st.
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