MIAA is proudly located on beautiful Dharug country in Granville, Western Sydney.
The Museum of Islamic Art Australia (MIAA) respectfully acknowledges the Burramattagal people of the Dharug
Nation as the Traditional Owners of the land on which the museum will be located. We pay our respects to
Elders past, present and emerging. Sovereignty has never been ceded.
MIAA News - Stories - Updates
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July 25, 2026
SAVE THE DATE - Inaugural Gala Dinner 2026
The Museum of Islamic Art Australia cordially invites you to the MIAA inaugural Gala Dinner.
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April 10, 2026
Opening Night
Experience a festival that honours diverse Muslim writers and the stories that shape who we are — coming April 2026.
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April 18, 2026
Festival Day
Our theme this year 'Beyond Noise' is about filtering out the excess of opinions in modern discourse to amplify voices that are constructive, authentic, and rooted in knowledge.
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The Art of the Mihrab: Sacred Spaces in Islamic Architecture
Discover the beauty and significance of the mihrab, the architectural niche at the heart of mosque design and Islamic artistic tradition.
Event Recap: Scholars Explore the Legacy of Islamic Science at MIAA
MIAA hosted a panel discussion featuring three scholars exploring the global influence of Islamic science, from the House of Wisdom to the European Renaissance.
Artist Spotlight: Safiyya Bello and the Geometry of Home
Meet Safiyya Bello, a Western Sydney artist whose geometric paintings explore identity, heritage, and the meaning of home.
Museum of Islamic Art Australia is an initiative of the Islamic Sciences and Research Academy (ISRA). Funded by the Government of New South Wales WestInvest Program.
