Since its opening in 2008, MIA has been presenting a programme of temporary exhibitions which illuminate the heritage of Islamic cultures across the globe.
What's On
Library Displays
The Astrolabe: Taker of the Stars
Until 31 August 2026
Travelling Exhibition
Islamic Art: A Journey of Splendor
Until 11 October 2026
Exhibition
Uzbekistan: Heritage in Motion
3 September - 28 November 2026
Exhibition
Ektashif Uzbekistan Exhibition
3 September – 28 November 2026
Adults
Film Discussion
MIA Majlis Film Club
26 July 2026 | 5 - 6pm
Children and Youth
Story Time
Planet Kids Club
28 July 2026 | 4 - 5pm
Children and Youth
Workshop
Creative work by Arabic Calligraphy
29 July 2026 | 11am - 1pm
Families and children
Story Time
Story Time
1 August 2026 | 11am - 12pm
Ladies Only
Workshop
Diwani Calligraphy (Intermediate)
2 - 5 August 2026 | 4 - 6pm
Children and Youth
Summer camp
MIA First Summer Camp 2026 in Collaboration with Lekhwiya
2 – 13 August 2026
Teens
Programme
Planet Teens Club
18 August 2026 | 4 - 5pm
Adults
Drop-in
Spinning Art Label Design Lab for Health and Wellbeing
10 June – 31 August 2026