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This is a great place to visit. A beautiful light-filled modern building, and always a warm welcome. Cute cafe with good coffee and appetising light food make a nice break during a visit. The shop has interesting products and books with plenty of gift ideas. The museum's displays are elegant, interesting, and educational, and include cleverly presented multimedia (love the kaleidoscope!). The new display of the history of Islam in Australia is enlightening; kids will like the life size camel! The permanent art is inspiring, beautiful and thoughtful. The temporary art exbitions always provide another good reason to return. The current exhibition by artist Narjis Mirza, 'Hayakal Al Noor, Bodies of Light', is a beautiful multimedia installation that offers mesmerising visuals, gorgeous vocal sounds and even a beautiful aroma. A lovely opportunity for a moment of quiet escape and contemplation. This is one of my favourite museums to visit and I highly recommend. If you haven't been there, treat yourself and go.
Lynne PryorLynne Pryor
20
I found this an interesting museum as I don't know a lot about Islam, and to be honest I still don't. It was an okay museum to visit, educational, there was some cool stuff, but there were a few things I found very disappointing. Nearly all their images were from shutterstock. Maybe all the images. I found the stock images used disappointing. It just seemed such an easy road. I know some amazing photographers that are Islamic. I'm sure their work would have kicked ass and given an artistic view of Islam from a more creative perspective of Australian Islamics. I found the use of stock images dis-engaging Some of the really amazing exhibits didn't have a year or were missing information. I loved the modern art room with the designer surf boards and abstract art, and the small cabinet with some ancient stuff. The science room was really interesting too It was interesting reading some of the information about woman and Islam, though I thought perhaps it could have had a bit more detail. There were sculpture stands with nothing on them. What was there? what did I miss? There was an amazing central garden which you couldn't access. Other than that, cheap entry, interesting place and interesting to know when the dark ages where happening in Europe etc, the light ages were happening for Islam. Lets hope humanity can combine ages sometime and get intelligent again..... I haven't tried the cafe yet and have been meaning to. Would have been nice to have a food /education section in the museum too as food is important in all our cultures :) Worth a visit would recommend visiting.
Nixz KerrNixz Kerr
60
Very well structured museum, broken into four sections. You can indulge for hours on Islamic arts & history, Islamic contribution to society or Islamic history in Australia for hours. My favourite was education about Islam in general, which is well suited for anyone interested in Islam. The cafe is well served and seating is adequate, with parking on street or at the back. Highly recommend it as a Melbourne visit trip for 1/2 day. Coming back in a few years to revisit!
Fehad BilgramiFehad Bilgrami
20
Great experience at the Islamic Museum Australia. I attended an industry breakfast celebrating diversity and networking hosted by the Centre for Culture Ethnicity and Health. We were fortunate to have a tour and learn about this most amazing culture, the people, philospohy and beliefs, art, architecture and much more. Will surely head back to spend more time. Thankyou Sherene for the tour and I must say your knowledge and passion is amazing.
john mascijohn masci
30
One of the must-go places in Melbourne. It illustrates Islamic history, early Muslim immigration to Australia and prominent people among Aussie Muslims in a very beautiful way. There are some interactive boards to get lots of information on specific dates and events. There is a lovely small cafe too!
Umidakhon BoltaevaUmidakhon Boltaeva
10
Visited the museum the first time just recently, I was amazed by the atmosphere in general. Very informative, modern, with beautiful artifacts. The staff was really kind and friendly, will definitely be back.
Aniko K.Aniko K.
10
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15A Anderson Rd, Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia
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+61 1300 915 171
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islamicmuseum.org.au
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The Islamic Museum of Australia is a community museum in Thornbury, Melbourne, Australia. It began as a not-for-profit foundation founded in May 2010 with the purpose of establishing the first Islamic museum in Australia.
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