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Latest story18 Sep 2026 · 2 min readWhole Pantry 2026Exploring Flavours and Traditions: The Whole Pantry Project 2026For the fourth year, the Islamic Museum of Australia, proudly supported by the City of Darebin, delivered The Whole...Also recent
24 Mar 2026Boundless 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 sig...
2 Mar 2026Eid al-Fitr Celebration at the Islamic Museum of AustraliaEid al-Fitr Celebration at the Islamic Museum of AustraliaSaturday 28 March | 11am - 2pmJoin us as we come together to celebrate Eid al-Fitr with a joyful Family Fun Day at the Mus...
19 Feb 2026The Whole Pantry 2025Exploring Flavours and Traditions: The Whole Pantry Project 2025 For a third year, the Islamic Museum of Australia, proudly supported by City of Darebin, delivered The Whole Pantry...Archive
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18 Sep 2026
Whole Pantry 2026
Exploring Flavours and Traditions: The Whole Pantry Project 2026For the fourth year, the Islamic Museum of Australia, proudly supported by the City of Darebin, delivered The Whole...
24 Mar 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 sig...
2 Mar 2026
Eid al-Fitr Celebration at the Islamic Museum of Australia
Eid al-Fitr Celebration at the Islamic Museum of AustraliaSaturday 28 March | 11am - 2pmJoin us as we come together to celebrate Eid al-Fitr with a joyful Family Fun Day at the Mus...
19 Feb 2026
The Whole Pantry 2025
Exploring Flavours and Traditions: The Whole Pantry Project 2025 For a third year, the Islamic Museum of Australia, proudly supported by City of Darebin, delivered The Whole Pantry...
30 Jan 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 s...
27 Oct 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. With conn...
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. From the outside, its modern architecture blends refined geom...
20 Jan 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 workshop...
20 Jan 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 Jan 2025
The Whole Pantry 2024
Exploring Flavors and Traditions: The Whole Pantry Project The Islamic Museum of Australia, with generous support from the City of Darebin, proudly presented the Whole Pantry Proje...
25 Nov 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. The evening brought...
14 Nov 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. The evening was a beautiful showcase...
1 Nov 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. The work emerged in the aftermath of the referendum on an Abo...
1 Nov 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...
16 Sep 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. Through its culinary traditio...
10 Sep 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. For cen...
16 Aug 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. However, early mosques were sim...
8 Apr 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. She shares her Bamieh recipe, a Persian sweet doughnut...
4 Mar 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. Her...
24 Dec 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 Hear...
24 Dec 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. In January 2024, Saturday is an open invitation to explore the...
15 Aug 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...
16 Dec 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 Dece...
3 Nov 2022
IMA @ Northlands
From July 3 – July 5, IMA was thrilled to run a series of free art workshops in conjunction with Northlands Shopping Centre. With a range of activities on offer, from Turkish water...
3 Nov 2022
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 inte...
3 Nov 2022
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 di...
3 Nov 2022
5 Tips in 5 Minutes
MA 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!Hi...
3 Nov 2022
Between Inscription and Gesture
July 21 – January 19Islamic Museum of Australia’s new visiting exhibition explores the urban calligraphy of Melbourne, offering a unique insight into Melbourne’s graffiti culture b...
3 Nov 2022
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 Ind...
28 Oct 2022
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! This school holiday...
28 Oct 2022
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. It is during these times that it becomes...
28 Oct 2022
Riding the Wave in a Pandemic
Stage 1: SkepticismAt first, I was skeptical.“This is an overseas thing. It won’t get like that here. This won’t affect us”, I said. “How bad is this thing really going to get? Isn...
25 Aug 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 Australi...
2 Aug 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 resou...
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. The Australian Muslim Academic Scholarsh...
24 Mar 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. Hayakal al Noor, Bodies of...
30 Nov 2021
Staying Fit and Healthy During Isolation
Worried?Stressed?Anxious?Uncertain?These are all natural feelings many of us are experiencing right now given the current global pandemic.During this lockdown many of us may overlo...
19 Aug 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. Fatima Killeen’s collagraphic print, The Crooked Narrativ...
14 Apr 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. Titled Missing Voi...
17 Nov 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. In just a few clicks, users will...
4 Nov 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...
14 Aug 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. Abdul-Rahman Abdullah of Mundijong on the outskirts of Perth has be...
20 Apr 2020
Staying fit and healthy by Nawel Taha
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30 Mar 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. Held annually,...
29 Mar 2020
Home with Kids by Maysaa Fahour
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24 Mar 2020
Riding the Wave in the Pandemic, by Monique Toohey
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12 Sep 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. Australian Muslim Artists is an annual exhibi...
19 Jun 2019
La Trobe AMA Art Prize
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 (AM...
21 Mar 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 Austr...
16 Mar 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 Victoria...
28 Feb 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...
5 Dec 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,...
16 Nov 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. Through his Bismillah...
20 Sep 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...
14 Sep 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...
15 Aug 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...
13 Jul 2018
Community Week 2018
Thank you everyone for visiting us and participating in our first ever fun filled Community Week! Also our biggest thank you to the volunteers and staff who contributed to making t...
6 Oct 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! This school holiday...
6 Oct 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 Ind...
18 Aug 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...
18 Aug 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 Aug 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 di...
14 Jul 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 inte...
11 Jul 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. With a range of activities on offer, from Turkish water...
22 Jun 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. Many of our visit...
2 Jun 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 Diplom...
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. Over the course of two weeks, over 100 students par...
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 d...
21 Apr 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. National Yout...
20 Apr 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. Elizabeth You...
19 Apr 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. This evening was an opportunity for diverse community groups to come...
19 Apr 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. Our vi...
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