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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. More

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 Foundation to Year 12. More

New Scholarship Opportunity for Muslim Students

A new scholarship opportunity for Australian Muslim students offered through the Islamic Museum of Australia’s Patron’s group was announced today. More

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. More

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. More

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. More.

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’s collection ca be viewed online on Google Arts & Culture by people around the world. More

Islamic Museum of Australia launch Patron’s Fund to support further learning of individuals.

The 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 contribute to the IMA’s mission. More

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. More

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. More

Abdul Abdullah announced as Australian Muslim Artists Art Prize 2019 recipient

An Archibald Prize (2011) finalist, Abdul Abdullah is the recipient of the inaugural $15,000 Australian Muslim Artists Art Prize 2019. Australian Muslim Artists is an annual exhibition hosted by the Islamic Museum of Australia, and 2019 marks the first occasion the Australian Muslim Artists Art Prize –  supported by La Trobe University – has been offered. More

New Australian Muslim Artists Art Prize with support from La Trobe University 

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 at the heart of the sponsorship. More

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 initiative, Meetings to Make a Difference. More

Free entry 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. More

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 Museum to celebrate five years since opening. More

New, one of a kind 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. More

Intricate papercutting art highlighted in new exhibition at the Islamic Museum

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. More

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. More

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, 22 September – 6 October. More

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). More