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Exhibition
Rear vision: the Holden collection
Canberra
Take a drive through the story of an Australian icon, from 19th-century saddlery to 'Australia's own car', and Holden's lasting impact on the nation.
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 storytime
Canberra
Join us for a fun interactive session of songs, stories and more for your early learners.
Exhibition
In real life: inventors, innovators and opportunists
Geelong
Explore the history of Australian invention, from First Nations creativity to 150 years of patents, designs and trademarks.
Touring Exhibition
Reception this way
Perth
Travel around Australia revisiting your memories of the classic Aussie motel.
Guided Tour
100 years of historic East Block building
Canberra
Guided tour of National Archives historic East Block building in Parkes Canberra.
Event
From the Archives: Germany to Australia
Canberra
What can records reveal about someone’s journey to Australia?
Webinar
Keeping family collections safe
Keep your family stories safe for generations to come, with practical tips for preserving photographs, documents and digital files.
Webinar
The ABC, its archives and its audiences
Online
Discover what the archives reveal about the history of our national broadcaster and its audience.
Touring Exhibition
Focus
Newcastle
This fascinating exhibition takes Australia's government photographers out of the darkroom and into the spotlight.
Guided Tour
Explore the archives: Queensland repository tour
Brisbane
Curious about what goes on behind closed doors at an archival repository? Come and take a look inside!
Guided Tour
National Triangle gems
Canberra
Enjoy history, architecture and autumn leaves on this walking tour between National Archives and the High Court of Australia.
Touring Exhibition
Disrupt, persist, invent
Geraldton
Australia, home of the 'fair go'. But is it really the free and fair place you'd hope for? What can we change?
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