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Exhibition
20 Years of Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year
Canberra
Travel through 2 decades of nature photography at its best and marvel at all the winning entries of this renowned competition.
Exhibition
Voices / Dhuniai
Canberra
Visit the Voices exhibition to take a journey through the history of the Australian Constitution and the rights and freedoms it guarantees.
Exhibition
Connections / Mura gadi
Canberra
The Connections exhibition reflects surprising and important connections between Australians and their government.
Exhibition
Sea to suburbia
Perth
Australian government photographers capturing the people, places and daily life of Western Australia over 4 decades.
Exhibition
Camel trains to steel wheels
Adelaide
Explore a colourful chapter of Australia's history at National Archives' latest exhibition Camel trains to steel wheels: life on the Trans-Australian Railway.
Exhibition
Disrupt, persist, invent
Hobart
Australia, home of the 'fair go'. But is it really the free and fair place you'd hope for? What can we change?
Touring Exhibition
Reception this way
Orange
Travel around Australia revisiting your memories of the classic Aussie motel.
Touring Exhibition
Focus
Melbourne
This fascinating exhibition takes Australia's government photographers out of the darkroom and into the spotlight.
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Under the sea holiday program
Canberra
Join us during the school holidays to create art inspired by underwater imagery! Perfect for young artists and their families!
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Legacy of the cameleer
Adelaide
Discover the untold stories of Afghan and Indian cameleers who transformed inland Australia and fuelled railway expansion.
Workshop
My country burns
Canberra
Whether you're a budding photographer or simply passionate about nature, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to learn and connect with nature photography.
Touring Exhibition
Out of this world
Wagga Wagga
See how the space age captured the imagination of a nation and its people, from mid-century fashion to early satellites and rocket playgrounds.
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Murrulangalang story time
Canberra
Join us for a fun interactive session of songs, stories and more for your early learners.
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Start researching at National Archives
Brisbane
Learn about the diverse range of records in the national archival collection and how to kick-start your own research.
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Snapshots from the past
Adelaide
Join us on a captivating journey through the intriguing stories of Australia's past.
Online event
Colour movie – Right there on my TV
Online
Celebrate 50 years of colour television in Australia by looking back at archival gems, iconic broadcasts and the politics of the era.
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Skirt-suits and suffragettes
Canberra
Explore the stories of significant women in Australia’s political history on our new walking tour.
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