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Exhibition
Underworld
Canberra
Welcome to the dark side of the Roaring Twenties, where the only rules are never squeal and always shoot first.
Exhibition
Signed, Sealed, Delivered
Darwin
Drawing on the national archival collection, Signed, Sealed, Delivered revisits an era when the post office touched everyone’s lives.
Exhibition
Wild West
Perth
Discover stories of encounters with shy numbats, graceful black swans and cute quokkas.
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Preschool Storytime
Canberra
Bring your pre-schooler and enjoy some great stories read by our enthusiastic staff.
Touring Exhibition
Spy: Espionage in Australia
Albany
Spy: Espionage in Australia reveals the personal experiences of secret agents and the curious history of espionage and counter-espionage in Australia. Developed in partnership with ASIO.
Touring Exhibition
Out of This World
Orange
See how the space age captured the imagination of a nation and its people, from mid-century fashion and flying saucer societies to early satellites and rocket playgrounds,
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Curator talk: Underworld
Canberra
Shady ladies: women of the underworld
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Holiday Programs
Canberra
Treat the kids to some awesome tales from our collection, then get creative in the craft hub!
Guided Tour
Underworld guided tours
Canberra
Steal a glimpse into the criminal underworld of the 1920s.
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Constitution uncovered
Canberra
The changing face of Australia is revealed in this exclusive tour of Voices: Federation, democracy and the Constitution.
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Some Like It Hot
Canberra
‘A joyful classic which delivers on comedic value no matter how many times you’ve seen it’ - Empire
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Collect, store and preserve
Brisbane
Come and learn about the work of an archivist as we provide an insight into how we manage the National Archives' collection.
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Squizzy Taylor
Canberra
A stylish and captivating view into Australia’s early crime history.
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