• Australian Muslim History

    Muslim lifesaver on patrol at Cronulla Beach in Sydney, Australia, 2007. Matt King / Getty images.

  • School tours

    These interactive and informative tours will provide a fascinating insight into Australian Muslim life, art , history & civilisation.

  • Islamic Art

    Modern Arabic calligraphy showing correct proportions of letters. Sherin Abdel-Halim

  • Islamic Beliefs & Practices

    Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Abu Dhabi: Largest mosque in the UAE and 8th largest mosque in the world

  • Contemporary Muslim Artists

    A new and exciting local contemporary art scene is emerging with Australian Muslim artists producing unique artwork and successful annual exhibitions such as 'You Am I' organised  by Melbourne curator Nur Shkembi. The Islamic Museum of Australia will ...

International Photography competition 2013 - AMA

The photo should encompass the theme of (or be inspired/informed by) one of permanent Galleries in the Islamic Museum of Australia. These galleries include: Islamic Faith, Islamic Contribution to Civilization, Islamic Art, Islamic Architecture and Australian Muslim Galleries. For more information about the IMA galleries please go to the gallery "feature" icon at: http://www.islamicmuseum.org.au/galleries/ The IMA'S select judging panel will decided the winners. Admission $30 AUD per Entry. Open to any one worldwide. READ MORE

Boundless Plains - The Australian Muslim Connection by IMA

Four Muslim men set off in 2011 determined to discover at first hand more about Australian – Muslim history. City boys at heart, they have no idea what they will learn or what awaits them, as they cross the vast Australian continent on the journey of a lifetime. 'The Expedition Team', as they lightheartedly dub themselves, cover 20,000 gruelling km as they travel by four-wheel drive, charter plane, flood boat and on foot.

www.boundlessplains.com.au website is up and running, visit us now.

Artists Registration is closed

Australian Muslim Artists, artists registration is closed from 31st of January 2013. Visit www.australianmuslimartists.com.au for more info.

HLG announced as major sponsor of Australia's first Islamic Museum

The Habtoor Leighton Group (HLG) has been announced as the principal sponsor of Australia's first Islamic Museum, the Islamic Museum of Australia (IMA), which is expected to be a cultural hub for Islamic art and education in Australia.

Works commence on the First Islamic Museum in Australia!

IMA commences works in preparation to build the First islamic Museum in Australia but we are still short $980,000 for complete construction. Design by: Desypher Architects. Builder: Leighton Holdings. Civil & Structural Engineers: SMEC. With over 19 Specialists, Consultants & leading ESD Modelling working on designing the Islamic Museum of Australia.

The Islamic Museum of Australia is a not-for-profit foundation founded in May 2010 with the purpose of establishing the first Islamic Museum in Australia.

An exciting and unique centre to show case the rich artistic heritage and historical contributions of Muslims in Australia and abroad. Fascinating stories, interactive displays, and exquisite art exhibits will provide an insight into the Australian Muslim experience for tourists, school groups and other visitors. It is a  Not For Profit organisation with a total project cost of $10m in Thornbury, Melbourne. Help us make this project a reality and [...]

Boundless Plains Documentary: Coming to Sydney in November 2012

Check out the trailer below..





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