Islamic Museum of Australia

This season

What’s on

Exhibitions, workshops, school holiday programs and art prize dates: everything happening at the museum, in order.

ExhibitionsEventsGalleries
Mosaic artwork from Australian Muslim Artists 2026
On now

Australian Muslim Artists 2026

22 shortlisted works spanning painting, sculpture, photography, textile, installation and digital art.

14 Aug7 Nov

Explore the exhibition

The season ahead

Coming up at the museum.

September

2026 · 3 dates

  1. 18FriArt prizeFAMA 2026 applications openArtists in Years 10–12 across Australia can enter. Free to enter, $1,000 prize.
  2. 28to 2 OctSchool holidaysGlobal Village school holiday programHands-on workshops for young people during the September school holidays.
  3. 30WedSchool holidaysSamosa Making Class11am – 1pm · Free · Ages 9–15 · with Rubina

October

2026 · 4 dates

  1. 1ThuSchool holidaysArabic Calligraphy Painting11am – 1pm · Free · Ages 9–15 · with Shakeel
  2. 2FriSchool holidaysTezhip Workshop11am – 1pm · Free · with Meryem
  3. 6TueEventTerracotta Plate Painting & Museum Tour10:30am – 1pm · $14 · Ages 50+ · Seniors Month
  4. 31SatArt prizeFAMA 2026 applications closeEntries close at 11.59pm.

November

2026 · 1 date

  1. 7SatExhibitionLast day of Australian Muslim Artists 202622 shortlisted works, on show until close at 4pm.

December

2026 · 2 dates

  1. 10ThuArt prizeFAMA 2026 prize recipient announcedThe Future Australian Muslim Artists Art Prize is awarded.
  2. 11to 20 Feb 2027ExhibitionFuture Australian Muslim Artists 2026The FAMA exhibition runs until 20 February 2027.

Every day we’re open

Monday – Saturday
10am – 4pm

Closed on Sundays and public holidays. 15A Anderson Rd, Thornbury.

GalleriesFive permanent galleriesFaith, civilisations, art, architecture and Australian Muslim history.CafeMerri Blends CafeCoffee and sweets from around the Muslim world, inside the museum.Gift shopBooks, gifts & keepsakesTake a piece of the museum home with you.

Subscribe to our newsletter

The latest on exhibitions, events, programs and offers.

By subscribing you agree to our Privacy Policy.