Islamic Museum of Australia
Highlights
- Explore diverse artworks that showcase the rich heritage of Muslims in Australia and beyond.
- Wander through five permanent galleries featuring unique objects and contemporary art by Australian Muslim artists.
- Enjoy delicious breakfasts and lunches at the onsite cafe, perfect for a relaxing break.
- Join regular events and workshops that deepen your understanding of Islamic culture and history.
The Islamic Museum of Australia highlights the arts, culture and contributions of Muslims in Australia and abroad through the display of art and historical objects. The Museum is located just 10 kilometres outside Melbourne’s city centre in the inner northern suburb of Thornbury.
This stunning contemporary building backs onto the leafy Merri Creek Trail. The onsite cafe serves delicious breakfasts and lunches.
The Museum holds regular events, screenings, lectures, exhibition openings and workshops. Visit the website or join the mailing list for the latest museum news and events. The Museum features five permanent galleries and a visiting exhibition gallery.
The Islamic Museum of Australia collects, preserves and showcases original art pieces which reflect the Museum’s vision of sharing the Australian Muslim experience. These include unique objects, information and other crafts sourced from Australia and around the Muslim world, as well as an exciting collection of contemporary art by Australian Muslim artists.
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Accreditations
- Australian Museums and Galleries Association
Features
Activities
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- A hearing loop is available.
- TVs with captioning option is available.
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to the conference or function room
- Accessible seating areas in theatrette
- Lifts with enough space for people using a mobility aid to enter and turn around to use the lift buttons. Buttons are at accessible height.
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
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