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The Story Continues…
From Vision to Reality: Architectural Reveal
Join us for a landmark evening celebrating a major milestone in the journey of the Museum of Islamic Art Australia (MIAA) with the first public architectural reveal of the Museum design.
In 2025, the site for the Museum of Islamic Art Australia was secured in Granville, Western Sydney, marking the beginning of a nationally significant cultural project.
Now, with the architectural design completed, the vision enters its next stage.
Located within Western Sydney’s emerging cultural corridor and connected to the Parramatta cultural precinct, the Museum is positioned to become a major destination for education, tourism and cultural engagement.
The evening brings together leaders from the arts, education, philanthropy, business, government and community to mark this important national milestone.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship of the MIAA Inaugural Gala Dinner offers businesses and organisations a meaningful opportunity to be associated with the establishment of Australia’s first Museum of Islamic Art.
Our valued Sponsors will be supporting a nationally significant cultural initiative that contributes to education, community connection and Australia’s engagement with global artistic heritage.
To explore sponsorship opportunities please review our sponsorship package available via downland
Gala Dinner - Sponsorship Package
Event Details
Join us on this auspicious occasion, hear from our special guest speakers, enjoy a fine dining experience along with the sights and sounds of Islamic art in the stunning surrounds at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Your attendance directly supports the building of MIAA. We look forward to welcoming you on the night.
Date
Saturday 25 July 2026
6:00pm – 10:30pm
Welcome reception canapes and drinks from 6.00 pm
Formal program and dinner commence at 7.00 pm
* Follow our socials for program announcements.
Dress code
Formal/business attire
Tickets
Attendance is by booking only. This is an adult only, no-alcohol and halal friendly event.
How to get here
Travel information via the Art Gallery of New South Wales website.
The Art Gallery of New South Wales has two art museum buildings in the Domain in Sydney on Gadigal Country. These have been given Sydney Aboriginal language names.
Naala Nura, which means ‘seeing Country’, is our historic building on the south part of the site, facing the Domain parklands.
Naala Badu, which means ‘seeing waters’, is our new building on the north part of the site, overlooking Sydney Harbour.
Access requirements
The AGNSW is a fully accessible building. Please visit the AGNSW Physical access and facilities page for more details. If you have any further access requirements in relation to the event, please specify below.
Where to find us
Art Gallery Road, The Domain, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
On the eastern side of Sydney’s CBD, next to the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Domain, just down the road from St Mary’s Cathedral. About 5-minute walk from Macquarie Street, across the Domain, or from Hyde Park.
Transport
Bus 441 – Departs from the York Street side of Queen Victoria Building (Stand D) and drops off near the Art Gallery. Returns to Queen Victoria Building, picking up outside the Art Gallery.
Train – St James and Martin Place stations are both about a 10-minute walk.
For more information about public transport options, times or disruptions, contact the Transport Infoline on 131 500 or transportnsw.info
Taxis and rideshare – Drop-off and pick-up zone on Art Gallery Road near the front of the Art Gallery.
Parking
Meter parking – On Mrs Macquarie’s Road and other streets around the Art Gallery.
Parking stations – There are several car parks near the Art Gallery. The closest are the Domain Car Park and The Wharf, Woolloomooloo Car Park, both of which can be booked in advance online. Note changes to access from the Domain Car Park: The lift closest to the Art Gallery is not operational as it is being replaced by Wilson Parking There are stairs, and the car park’s south lift remains operational.
Bicycles – Bike parking is available along Art Gallery Road for both buildings. Bike racks are located at the front of the Naala Nura building and outside the Naala Badu building, opposite the Woolloomooloo Gate entrance to the Royal Botanic Garden.
Buses – Drop-off and pick-up zone on Art Gallery Road near the front of the Art Gallery but no dedicated parking spaces.