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.

Book cover of A Falcon's Eye: Tribute to Sheikh Saoud Al Thani by Hubert Bari and Mounia Chekhab-Abudaya

Past Exhibition

A Falcon's Eye : Tribute to Sheikh Saoud Al Thani

25 March 2020 - 10 April 2021
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Ektashif India Exhibition

12 - 30 January 2020
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Set in Stone: Gems and Jewels from Royal Indian Courts

23 October 2019 - 18 January 2020
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Syria Matters

22 November 2018 - 30 April 2019
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Powder and Damask: Islamic Arms and Armour from the collection of Fadel Al-Mansoori

27 August 2017 - 12 May 2018
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Imperial Threads: Motifs and artisans from Turkey, Iran and India

15 March 2017 - 27 January 2018
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Treasures of China

7 September 2016 - 7 January 2017
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