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.

🐪 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

Fatima al-Fihri is credited with founding Al-Qarawiyyin in 9th-century Morocco, recognised by many as one of the world’s...
02/06/2026

Fatima al-Fihri is credited with founding Al-Qarawiyyin in 9th-century Morocco, recognised by many as one of the world’s oldest continually operating universities.

Her legacy reminds us that centres of learning, scholarship, and education have long been part of Islamic civilisation.

At a time when books were copied by hand and knowledge travelled slowly across continents, institutions like Al-Qarawiyyin helped preserve and share ideas across generations.

Learn more at The Islamic Museum of Australia

01/06/2026

Myth busted: not all Muslims are Arab 😱😱

Looking for something creative to do these school holidays? 🎨✨Join us at the Islamic Museum of Australia for a series of...
30/05/2026

Looking for something creative to do these school holidays? 🎨✨

Join us at the Islamic Museum of Australia for a series of hands-on workshops inspired by art, pattern, colour, and creativity. From geometric painting and Iznik-inspired coasters to Tasbih making and our drop-in Open Craft Room, there’s something for every young creator to enjoy.

Perfect for families and kids aged 5+, with all materials provided.

Get your tickets now through the link in bio!

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

Can something still feel like home, even if you can’t read it?In 'Script 2000', Sydney-based artist Zeina Laali explores...
29/05/2026

Can something still feel like home, even if you can’t read it?

In 'Script 2000', Sydney-based artist Zeina Laali explores identity, migration, and language through sculptural forms inspired by Arabic calligraphy.

Although the works resemble Arabic script, they are not intended to be read. Instead, they capture the rhythm, movement, and beauty of calligraphy through the perspective of someone shaped by Arab culture, but separated from the language itself.

As a second-generation Arab Australian, Laali’s work reflects a deeply personal experience familiar to many children of migration: finding connection to culture through memory, aesthetics, and inherited identity.

Check it out at the Islamic Museum of Australia!

This is the only art piece in the museum that you won’t get told off for touching! 👀✨Melbourne-based artist Anisa Sharif...
28/05/2026

This is the only art piece in the museum that you won’t get told off for touching! 👀✨

Melbourne-based artist Anisa Sharif specialises in glass mosaic, drawing inspiration from traditional Indian, Moroccan and Persian crafts, as well as Art Nouveau design.

Her work often features in community-focused art projects, working with marginalised and underprivileged groups to make art more accessible and interactive.

The peacock, a recurring motif in her practice, reflects beauty, diversity, and the humour found in creation 🦚

Unlike most works in the gallery, visitors are actively encouraged to touch this piece, creating a tactile experience of both surface and story.

Come check it out at the Islamic Museum of Australia!

✈️ Did you know one of the earliest recorded attempts at human flight happened over 1,000 years ago?Abbas ibn Firnas was...
27/05/2026

✈️ Did you know one of the earliest recorded attempts at human flight happened over 1,000 years ago?

Abbas ibn Firnas was a Muslim inventor, engineer, poet, and scholar from Al-Andalus who became fascinated by how birds fly. In the 9th century, he designed a set of wings and attempted to glide through the air centuries before the invention of the airplane.

His experiment wasn't perfect, but it reflected something remarkable: a willingness to observe, experiment, and push the boundaries of what was thought possible.

📚 Swipe through to learn about one of history's earliest pioneers of aviation and the spirit of innovation that helped shape the Islamic Golden Age.

We're closed for Eid al Adha, tomorrow, Wednesday 27 May (the cafe will be open until 1pm).Eid Mubarak!
26/05/2026

We're closed for Eid al Adha, tomorrow, Wednesday 27 May (the cafe will be open until 1pm).
Eid Mubarak!

🐪 Meet the Muslim migrants who helped shape this nation.Long before roads, railways, and modern transport connected the ...
26/05/2026

🐪 Meet the Muslim migrants who helped shape this nation.

Long before roads, railways, and modern transport connected the Australian interior, thousands of cameleers from Afghanistan and other parts of South and Central Asia travelled the outback with their camels.

They transported supplies across vast distances, supported exploration and infrastructure projects, established some of Australia's earliest Muslim communities, and left a lasting mark on the nation's history.

Their story is a reminder that Muslims have been part of Australia's story for generations.

Swipe through to learn more about the Afghan Cameleers and their contribution to Australia.

25/05/2026

Soooo, the internet had some questions about the hijab... 👀

We thought we might give it a crack at answering them.

From showering to sports to some surprisingly creative assumptions, here’s what they had to say.

What other questions have you always wanted to ask about the hijab?

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