New exhibition opening 24 March

Internationally acclaimed multimedia artist, Narjis Mirza, presents Hayakal al Noor (Bodies of Light); a sensorial, immersive and transcendent installation.

Opening on 24 March, this interactive installation takes inspiration from the medieval Islamic philosophy of illumination. Our Visiting Exhibitions Gallery will be transformed into a cocoon of animated calligraphy, projection, textiles, subtle fragrances and sounds, where you will be guided to ponder beyond the visible and the tangible.

This exhibition would provide inspiring stimuli to support students studying drama. Contact us to discuss curriculum connections and excursion options.

Testing the Boundaries: Don't read, just feel...

Our brand new mini exhibition, Testing the Boundaries, presents a series of five artworks by Saudi Arabian artist, Fatemah Alqahtani. The decorative canvases explore the visual, structural and tenacious qualities of Arabic calligraphy.

Testing the Boundaries can be aligned to Year-10 Victorian Curriculum Visual Arts outcomes. Download our flyer for more information.

Contact our National Education Manager, Kym Wilton, to discuss how we can align this exhibition to your students and their needs.

Work with us: QLD & NSW State Education Managers

These newly created roles represent a unique opportunity for passionate and experienced Educators in both Queensland and New South Wales.

As a State Education Manager, you will be responsible for engaging, coordinating and facilitating our National Education Program in schools and education settings. You will liaise with stakeholders in your state to promote the IMA and build a strong network base.

Applications close 5pm Monday, 18 April 2022.

New Boundless Plains digital resource

We recently developed a stand-alone educational resource to support teachers in building strong intercultural capabilities against the Victorian Curriculum in all subject areas. Available to purchase as a downloadable PDF file from our online Gift Shop.

An exciting opportunity for NT schools

We're thrilled to be piloting our National Education Program in the Northern Territory in Term 2, 2022. Working with Henbury School, we will be exploring the rich history of Islam in Australia and the strong connections held with our First Nations people.

If you are a teacher in the Northern Territory and would like to participate in the Term 2 pilot, please contact us. Meanwhile, keep an eye out on our socials for updates on this exciting endeavour.

Something exciting is just around the corner

It's almost time to launch our brand new Australian Muslim History Gallery, and we could not be more excited for you to see it! All of your favourite histories and stories will still be here, but they'll be presented in a more immersive and engaging way through new technologies and audio-visuals. The technology upgrade will also enable us to sync content from the Museum to our new education platform accessible to schools all over Australia.

Keep an eye out for exciting launch opportunities for teachers and educators.