Welcome to the Museum of Islamic Art

Plan Your Visit

Explore masterpieces of Islamic art from three continents and over 1,400 years in a dazzling waterfront setting.

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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.

Learn

MIA connects teachers, students, adults and lifelong learners to a range of curriculum areas through historic works of Islamic art.

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What's On

Find out about upcoming exhibitions and events at MIA.

Featured Story

Our interactive stories, videos, interviews and slideshows spotlight MIA's unparalleled collection highlights.

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Culture, Faith and Connection: Exploring the Islamic World Through Food

Explore the relationship between food, faith, culture, and community across the Islamic world, and to learn how food serves as a powerful lens for understanding history and people.

Featured Exhibitions and Events

See the Calendar

Exhibition

A Seat at the Table: Food & Feasting in the Islamic World

Until 8 November 2025

Activity

Escape Room: The Banquet of Secrets

1 July–20 December 2025

Children and Youth

Workshop

Naskh Calligraphy (Beginners)

2, 9, 16 and 23 August 2025

Adults

Tour

Architecture Tour

Mondays in August 2025

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Families and children

Story Time

MIA Library: Monthly Arabic Storytime

1 September 2025 | 12 - 1pm

Library Displays

Cures, Remedies, and Recipes: Treasures of MIA Library

1 August–30 December 2025

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Permanent Collection Masterpieces
Unparalleled Special Exhibitions
Breathtaking Architecture

Explore MIA Virtually

Audio Guides

Explore MIA’s comprehensive collections of Islamic art through our audio guide tours, available in multiple languages.

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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.

Practical Information

Hours and Information

Check our opening hours, how to get here, shopping and dining options and more.

Helpful Hints

These practical tips offer everything you need to know before your visit to the Museum of Islamic Art.

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