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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
Connections / Mura gadi
Canberra
The Connections exhibition reflects surprising and important connections between Australians and their government.
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Murrulangalang storytime
Canberra
Join us for a fun interactive session of songs, stories and more for your early learners.
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.
Touring Exhibition
Disrupt, persist, invent
Perth
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
Geraldton
Travel around Australia revisiting your memories of the classic Aussie motel.
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Perth’s innovative history
Perth
Discover Perth’s inventive past through colourful trademarks and creative patents from the early 20th century.
Holiday Program
Money, money, money
Canberra
Creative activity these school holiday activity exploring the fascinating stories behind Australia's banknotes.
Seminar
From records to remembrance
Brisbane
Learn about the investigative process, challenges and successes involved in identifying forgotten resting places and ensuring that no service is left unrecognised.
Guided Tour
100 years of historic East Block building
Canberra
Guided tour of National Archives historic East Block building in Parkes Canberra.
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Tea, bickies and stories of social change
Perth
An afternoon tea to explore the people, movements and organisations that have achieved social change in Perth.
Guided Tour
Skirt-suits and suffragists
Canberra
Explore the stories of significant women in Australia’s political history on our new walking tour.
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.
Film screening
Ablaze
Canberra
Join co-director Tiriki Onus (Yorta Yorta and Dja Dja Wurrung) as he introduces the film Ablaze, exploring his grandfather Bill Onus’s legacy.
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Remembering the first Anzacs
Adelaide
As we mark 110 years since the first Anzac Day, we’ll explore the origins of this enduring legend.
Inside the Archives
2005 Cabinet release insights with Dr David Lee
Canberra
Explore pivotal government decisions from the 2025 Cabinet with National Archives Cabinet historian Dr David Lee.
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Trademark bingo
Perth
Join us for bingo with a twist as we share trademarks and patents from the national archival collection.
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Animalia: Stories from the Archives
Adelaide
Explore the surprising stories of humans and animals through archival records and vote for your favourite!
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