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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
Camel trains to steel wheels
Canberra
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
Sea to suburbia
Perth
Australian government photographers capturing the people, places and daily life of Western Australia over 4 decades.
Touring Exhibition
Focus
Melbourne
This fascinating exhibition takes Australia's government photographers out of the darkroom and into the spotlight.
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.
Event
Murrulangalang story time
Canberra
Join us for a fun interactive session of songs, stories and more for your early learners.
Guided Tour
Skirt-suits and suffragettes
Canberra
Explore the stories of significant women in Australia’s political history on our new walking tour.
Guided Tour
Objects of interest
Canberra
Join us for a special guided tour at the National Archives Preservation Facility, where we’ll uncover hidden oddities and curiosities.
Touring Exhibition
Disrupt, persist, invent
Newcastle
Australia, home of the 'fair go'. But is it really the free and fair place you'd hope for? What can we change?
Event
The Corigliano legacy
Adelaide
Join us as we delve deep into the Corigliano family legacy and their migration to South Australia through archival records.
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Snapshots of Perth
Perth
Indulge in a smorgasbord of Perth’s history with fabulous photography, a fun quiz and short talks highlighting the best of WA’s capital.
Holiday Program
Animals reimagined
Canberra
Let your child's imagination run wild with animal collages inspired by 20 Years of Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year.
Touring Exhibition
Out of this world
Adelaide
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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