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MUMA is a site where contemporary art, art-led education and research are produced and explored. Situated within and responsive to its university context, MUMA is recognised for its progressive programs that engage diverse communities and foster critical and creative thinking.

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DIRECTIONS, CONTACTS & ACCESS INFORMATION

MUMA is located on Monash University’s Caulfield Campus, and is open to visitors Tuesday to Saturday during exhibitions. Entry to MUMA is always free and MUMA welcomes all visitors to enjoy its exhibitions, services and programs. If you have any particular access needs, please be in touch to let us know so that we can make arrangements to suit you. Read more

Information For Visitors

MUMA is excited to welcome you back to our galleries. We continue to implement our Covid-safety plan, which includes a variety of public health and physical distancing measures to keep our visitors safe. Read more

History & Architecture

MUMA’S STORY

Monash University Museum of Art is the product of several early initiatives in Monash’s own story. When the inaugural Vice Chancellor Louis Matheson established a fund for the purchase of artworks by living Australian artists at the time of the foundation of the University in 1961, he and colleagues were making a conscious effort to reimagine the modern Australian university. Read more

MUMA’S ADVISORY COMMITTEES, STAFF & VOLUNTEERS

Governed by the MUMA Advisory Committees, and under the Directorship of Charlotte Day, Monash University Museum of Art is operated by a talented staff of art professionals and supported by a team of volunteers. Artists, guest curators, academic and professional colleagues are key contributors to MUMA whose continuing involvement is greatly appreciated. Read more

Volunteer & Internship

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE AT MUMA

Volunteer and internship placements at MUMA offer participants the chance to learn how a museum operates and to develop new and transferable skills that are useful in many professional contexts. Read more

Venue Hire

HOST AN EVENT AT MUMA

The Monash University Museum of Art offers a versatile venue for a range of events and activities, including launches, meetings, presentations and cocktail functions held in architectural award-winning spaces. Read more