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.
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The Collection

Learn more about one of the world’s greatest collections of Islamic art.
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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.

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Our interactive stories, videos, interviews and slideshows spotlight MIA's unparalleled collection highlights.
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Artistry in Abbasid Architecture: The Stucco Decorations from Samarra

Take a closer look at this fascinating stucco panel, one of the many highlights from the Museum of Islamic Art’s collections.

Featured Exhibitions and Events

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Children and Youth

Workshop

Flowers of the Past

10 May 2025 | 11am - 12:30pm
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Children and Youth

Workshop

Geometry in Islamic Art

29 - 30 April 2025 | 4 - 5:30pm
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Children and Youth

Story Time

Planet Kids Club

29 April 2025 | 4 - 5pm
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Adults

Workshop

Creative work by Arabic Calligraphy

29 April 2025 | 11am - 1pm
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Explore MIA Virtually

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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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