In Canberra and around Australia

The historic National Archives building, East Block
East Block, in Canberra, was built in 1927

Our historic Canberra building, East Block, is host to a range of exhibitions. Others are on tour around Australia.

For Canberra exhibitions, see below – and you can check our opening hours and a map of our Canberra location:

You can also find out about:

Temporary exhibitions

Stanley Melbourne Bruce: Prime Minister & Statesman

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Sportsman, soldier, prime minister, international statesman and visionary – Stanley Melbourne Bruce celebrates the life of a fascinating and complex man who promoted his country’s interests on the international stage for over half a century.

11 December 2009 to 30 May 2010

National Archives of Australia
Queen Victoria Terrace
Parkes ACT 2600

Permanent exhibitions

Memory of a Nation

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Memory of a Nation is a must-see for all Australians. The exhibition relates stories of ordinary and extraordinary Australians and celebrates the people and events that have shaped our nation.

Open daily from 9am to 5pm. Closed Christmas and Good Friday.

National Archives of Australia
Queen Victoria Terrace
Parkes ACT 2600

Federation Gallery

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Seeing is believing! The Federation Gallery brings together seven key documents in Australia's history, including some listed on UNESCO's Australian Memory of the World register.

Open daily from 9am to 5pm. Closed Christmas and Good Friday.

National Archives of Australia
Queen Victoria Terrace
Parkes ACT 2600

Displays

Power for the People: 60 years of the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme

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Power for the People marks the 60th anniversary of one of Australia's most remarkable engineering feats – the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme.

Open daily from 9am to 5pm. Closed Christmas and Good Friday.

National Archives of Australia
Queen Victoria Terrace
Parkes ACT 2600