Exhibit at the MOA This exhibition was the result of a two-year collaboration between members of the local Muslim community and the staff of this museum. Its objective was to provide the visitor with an understanding of the World of Islam. It was shown at the Museum of Anthropology between October 2001 and May 2002. Meetings with the community began in 1999. From these emerged the idea that this exhibition should be based on concepts of knowledge, unity and diversity, as expressed through calligraphy. These concepts were expressed through the installation of a prayer space, a madrasa (learning space) for school and public programming, and a gallery of objects each of which served as a portal to ideas about Islam. Together, these three spaces were intended to explore and enhance those common values that reflect the interconnected nature of spiritual and secular life in the Muslim community. You can click here to view the exhibit space allocation. Select one of the above spaces and begin your virtual tour of this exhibition.