Islamic Museum
Located in Thornbury, the Islamic Museum of Australia have provided many options for online learning. Explore their free education portal, sign up to an online educator led class or access recordings full of information about Islam for your classroom. The Museum provides educational and cross-cultural experiences and showcases the artistic and cultural heritage of Muslims in Australia and abroad.
Self-Guided Programs
Free Education Portal
Cost: Free
Curriculum: Humanities and Social Sciences, English, Science and Arts
Grade: 3-10
Outline: Sign up to access for free.
The Islamic Museum of Australia (IMA) Education Program is committed to supporting constructive social outcomes through education about Islam and Muslims, in Australia and beyond, and through facilitating intercultural encounters, conversations and dialogue with Muslim perspectives.
Select from the following themes to access educational resources aligned to the Islamic Museum of Australia's permanent galleries.
Themes include: Islamic Faith, Islamic Contributions to Civilization, Islamic Art, Islamic Architecture and Australian Muslim History.
Islam 101 & Australian Muslim History - Pre-Recorded Talk
Cost: Free
Curriculum: Humanities and Social Sciences, English, Science and Arts
Grade: 3-10
Outline: The IMA has pre-recorded versions of the following topics: Islam 101 and Australian Muslim History talks.
Access can be provided to educators to use as part of your teaching program on request.
General Activities
Virtual Tour
Cost: Free
Outline: For a limited time, you can explore ALL five permanent exhibitions at the Museum by virtual tour and get a taste for what’s inside.
Beat the Boredom
Cost: Free
Outline: Beat the Boredom series is especially for busy families looking for activities for kids.
Each Monday, they’ll upload new themed activities.
Boundless Plains Resource
Cost: Free
Outline: Discover first-hand more about Australian Muslim History as you trace 20,000km of hidden stories, encounters and legacies.