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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
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.
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.
Enlighten
Curiosity lanterns
Canberra
Spark your creativity by crafting your own curiosity lantern for Enlighten 2026!
Enlighten
Corridor of curiosities
Canberra
Step into the corridor of curiosities at National Archives of Australia, where shadows hold tales of wonder and whispers of the past beckon you to explore.
Speakers' Corner
Women and the Constitution
Canberra
To mark International Women’s Day, National Archives' is holding a special Speakers' Corner event with Professor Kim Rubenstein as she examines the Australian Constitution through the lens of women’s lives.
Event
Australia in focus
Brisbane
Step back in time and watch Australia’s story come to life through the camera lens.
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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.
Guided Tour
100 years of historic East Block building
Canberra
Guided tour of National Archives historic East Block building in Parkes Canberra.
Event
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.
Event
Remembering the first Anzacs
Adelaide
As we mark 110 years since the first Anzac Day, we’ll explore the origins of this enduring legend.
Event
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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