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Empire of Light: Visions and Voices of Afghanistan provides new perspectives on Afghanistan’s deep complexity, its vast artistic heritage, and what it means to preserve history for generations to come.
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About the Galleries
Our permanent collection galleries are organised according to broad historical and cultural themes, periods and geography, and explore the great traditions of Islamic craftsmanship.
The Collection
Learn more about one of the world’s greatest collections of Islamic art.
What's On
Find out about upcoming exhibitions and events at MIA.
Learn
MIA connects teachers, students, adults and lifelong learners to a range of curriculum areas through historic works of Islamic art.
Exhibition
Empire of Light: Visions and Voices of Afghanistan
Until 30 May 2026
Library Displays
Afghanistan: Crossroads of Culture and Lives
Until 30 May 2026
Families and children
Event
Family Day: Exploring Hajj: Traditions, Art, and Legacy
9 May 2026 | 2:30 - 4:30pm
Children and Youth
Story Time
Planet Kids Club
28 April 2026 | 4 - 5pm
Event
MIA Park's weekend Bazaar
Every Friday and Saturday
Featured Story
Our interactive stories, videos, interviews and slideshows spotlight MIA's unparalleled collection highlights.
Experience More at MIA
MIA Gift Shop
Discover art-inspired gifts in-store, or online, at the MIA Gift Shop.
MIA Park
MIA Park offers year-round attractions, including film screenings, sporting events, outdoor cafés, art workshops, pop-up markets and more.
MIA Flag Plaza
Flag Plaza is a community space located near MIA Park, dedicated to celebrating unity and cultural exchange.
IDAM by Alain Ducasse
Located on the Museum’s top floor, Alain Ducasse’s restaurant IDAM celebrates high standards and sophistication, steeped in the Islamic golden age.
Explore MIA Virtually
Audio Guides
Explore MIA’s comprehensive collections of Islamic art through our audio guide tours, available in multiple languages.
3D Tour
This virtual tour allows visitors to contemplate the objects closely and from all angles and dimensions, to view their history, and to learn information about each work in a seamless way.
Online Collection
Explore masterpieces of Islamic art, including metalwork, ceramics, jewellery, woodwork, textiles and glass.