Past Exhibitions

Each year, MIA presents a wide range of temporary special exhibitions. Please note that the following list of selected past exhibitions is not comprehensive and updates are ongoing.

A camel coloured, aged, leather boxing glove lies on its side.

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Muhammad Ali: Tribute to a Legend

7 July - 5 November 2016
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Qajar Women: Images of Women in 19th century Iran

8 April 2015 - 11 June 2016
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The Hunt: Princely Pursuits in Islamic Lands

16 September 2015 - 9 January 2016
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Marvellous Creatures: Animal Fables in Islamic Art

4 March - 11 July 2015
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Building Our Collection 2: Safavid and Mughal Albums

17 September 2014 - 14 February 2015
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The Dream of a Tiger: Tipu Sultan

29 September 2014 - 24 January 2015
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Building Our Collection 1: Ceramics of al-Andalus

30 April - 30 August 2014
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Kings & Pawns: Board Games from India to Spain

19 March - 21 June 2014
The exterior of the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) showcasing its cream-coloured limestone and geometric five storeys

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Radiant

14 January - 29 March 2014
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Hajj: The Journey Through Art

9 October 2013 - 5 January 2014
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Steel and Gold: Historic Swords from the MIA collection

14 May - 14 December 2013
Book cover of Ferozkoh: Tradition and Continuity in Afghan Art by Dr. Leslee Michelsen

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Ferozkoh: Tradition and Continuity in Afghan Art

20 March - 20 July 2013