Islamic Museum of Australia

Islamic Museum of Australia The Islamic Museum of Australia shines a light on Islamic arts and history.
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The Islamic Museum of Australia is a community/not-for-profit foundation with the vision of establishing a leading cultural institution to showcase and preserve the arts, history, culture and rich heritage that Islam and Muslim societies have brought to the world and more importantly Australia. It will also provide unique cross-cultural and educational services offering fascinating insights into t

he Muslim Australian experience for visitors and school groups. The IMA will look to continue the proud tradition that Australia, and namely the State of Victoria, have lead in becoming the Multicultural Hub of the world. This is through working with communities, cultures, faiths and developing centres to educate.

Your morning coffee has a deeper history than you think.From Ethiopian forests to Sufi prayer halls and Ottoman coffeeho...
17/06/2026

Your morning coffee has a deeper history than you think.
From Ethiopian forests to Sufi prayer halls and Ottoman coffeehouses, coffee has been shaping culture for centuries. ☕🌍

Calling all artists, entries are now OPEN for AMA 2026! 🎨✨The Australian Muslim Artists exhibition returns, celebrating ...
17/06/2026

Calling all artists, entries are now OPEN for AMA 2026! 🎨✨

The Australian Muslim Artists exhibition returns, celebrating the creativity, diversity, and perspectives of Muslim artists from across Australia.

Could your work be part of this year’s exhibition? We’d also love to see your creative process, artists are encouraged to capture behind-the-scenes moments while creating their work, which may be featured as part of artist stories and interviews.

The $10,000 AMA Art Prize is proudly supported by La Trobe University.

🔗 Find out more and submit your work via the link in bio.

📷: Laila Tabassum, A place to pause, (2025).

16/06/2026

Myth busted: Muslims don’t self-destruct if we touch pork!! 😱

16/06/2026

✨ Ever wanted to try a centuries-old art form?
Step into the world of Tezhip, the traditional Islamic art of illumination, and design your own personalised bookmark featuring your Arabic initials. Using vibrant colours and intricate detail, you’ll create something both meaningful and beautiful.
A calm, beginner-friendly workshop where creativity meets culture.
📍 Islamic Museum of Australia
🗓 20 June | 11am–1:30pm
🎨 Limited spots available

What if some of the tools used in surgery today were designed over 1,000 years ago? 🩺Meet Al-Zahrawi, the Andalusian phy...
12/06/2026

What if some of the tools used in surgery today were designed over 1,000 years ago? 🩺

Meet Al-Zahrawi, the Andalusian physician whose work shaped the future of medicine.

His surgical encyclopedia, Al-Tasrif, influenced doctors for centuries, and many of his innovations changed how we understand surgery today.

A reminder that the history of science is filled with groundbreaking minds from the Muslim world.

Explore more stories of discovery at the Islamic Museum of Australia. ✨

The richest person in history wasn’t a modern billionaire, he was a 14th-century African Muslim ruler. 👑✨Mansa Musa’s we...
10/06/2026

The richest person in history wasn’t a modern billionaire, he was a 14th-century African Muslim ruler. 👑✨

Mansa Musa’s wealth came from the gold and salt trade of the Mali Empire, but his legacy went far beyond riches.

From transforming Timbuktu into a centre of learning to bringing scholars and architects from across the Muslim world, his story shows the power of knowledge, faith, and vision.

Discover the incredible histories of the Muslim world at the Islamic Museum of Australia. 🌍

09/06/2026

School holidays are the perfect time for kids to get creative ✨🎨

The Islamic Museum of Australia is running a series of hands-on workshops inspired by art, pattern, colour, and tradition. Kids can try everything from geometric painting and Iznik-inspired coasters to Tasbih making, plus drop into our Open Craft Room for some relaxed creative play.

Designed for children aged 5+, with all materials provided.

Spots are limited, book now via the link in bio!

📍 Islamic Museum of Australia
📅 29 June – 10 July
🎟️ Bookings essential for workshops

📢 Museum Closure NoticeThe Islamic Museum of Australia will be closed on Monday, 9 June for the King's Birthday public h...
07/06/2026

📢 Museum Closure Notice

The Islamic Museum of Australia will be closed on Monday, 9 June for the King's Birthday public holiday.

We look forward to welcoming visitors back when we reopen.

For visitor information and opening hours, please visit our website.

Have a safe and enjoyable long weekend. ✨

What stories can an object tell?In You Left Something Behind (Wangkumara Woman), artist Racquel Austin-Abdullah explores...
05/06/2026

What stories can an object tell?

In You Left Something Behind (Wangkumara Woman), artist Racquel Austin-Abdullah explores the life of her great-great-grandmother through glass, fabric, and thread.

The work reflects on family history, memory, and the experience of being an Aboriginal Muslim woman, wife, and mother. Through the act of making, Austin-Abdullah reimagines a story that might otherwise be lost to time.

Sometimes the most powerful histories aren't found in textbooks, they're carried through families, materials, and the stories we choose to preserve.

Come check it out at the Islamic Museum of Australia!

🐪 Meet Mahomet Allum, the Muslim herbalist who became one of South Australia’s most talked-about figures.From working as...
03/06/2026

🐪 Meet Mahomet Allum, the Muslim herbalist who became one of South Australia’s most talked-about figures.
From working as a cameleer in the Australian interior to treating patients from his Adelaide home, Mahomet Allum built a reputation that made headlines across the country.

Loved by supporters, criticised by authorities, and remembered for his charity and generosity, his story remains one of the most fascinating chapters of early Muslim Australian history.

Learn more at The Islamic Museum of Australia

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15A Anderson Road
Thornbury, VIC
3071

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Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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