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Exhibition
In real life: inventors, innovators and opportunists
Canberra
Explore the history of Australian invention, from First Nations creativity to 150 years of patents, designs and trademarks.
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.
Event
Murrulangalang story time
Canberra
Join us for a fun interactive session of songs, stories and more for your early learners.
Exhibition
Sea to suburbia
Perth
Australian government photographers capturing the people, places and daily life of Western Australia over 4 decades.
Touring Exhibition
Disrupt, persist, invent
Albury
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
Kalgoorlie
Travel around Australia revisiting your memories of the classic Aussie motel.
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Stache stories: Australia's whiskered past
Adelaide
Discover how the moustache has shaped Australian identity, fashion, and policy over 150 years, from politicians to cricketers.
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Gough Whitlam: The Vista of the New
Canberra
Join Viriginia Haussegger in conversation with the award-winning author Troy Bramston as he discusses his latest biography.
Speakers' Corner
Community archives and the arts
Canberra
Join us for Speakers’ Corner as we reflect on ACT community art projects as archival practice.
Holiday workshop
Under the Southern Cross holiday craft
Canberra
Bring your family along to explore our latest exhibition, In real life: inventors, innovators and opportunists, and be inspired to create your own unique ornaments.
Holiday Program
Up, up and away
Canberra
Blast off at National Archives this school holiday! Dive into spaceflight design with hands-on crafts and a family-friendly film!
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