Monash, Victoria, is home to the Monash University Museum of Art (MUMA), a contemporary art museum located on Monash University's Caulfield campus. MUMA presents exhibitions of contemporary art by Australian and international artists, focusing on curatorial research and commissioning. The museum's program includes significant solo artist projects, thematic responses to current issues, and exhibitions that contribute to shaping the recent history of art.
The Monash University Collection, established after the university opened in 1961, is recognized nationally for showcasing Australian art since the 1960s, as well as diverse media and new artistic practices as they develop. Works of art from the collection are found across the university, inside buildings and integrated into the public realm, providing a carefully curated campus experience.
MUMA also offers public programs, including lectures, talks, workshops, symposia, screenings, and events presented for students and the wider community, connecting people, art, and ideas. The museum is a site where contemporary art, art-led education, and research are produced and explored, engaging diverse communities and fostering critical conversations.