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Exhibition
Out of This World
Canberra
29 Sep 2020 - 14 Mar 2021See 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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Perth: an Accidental History
Perth
08 Jun 2020 - 12 Feb 2021See your city through a different lens. View rare archival photographs of Perth dating back to the early 20th century.
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Touring Exhibition
Without Consent
Adelaide
09 Jun 2020 - 01 Nov 2020Moving experiences of heartbreak and resilience are shared by people affected by Australia's past adoption practices.
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Exhibition
Inside the Lytton Quarantine Station
Brisbane
17 Jun 2020 - 31 Dec 2020Situated at the mouth of the Brisbane River, the Lytton Quarantine Station was the first stop for many new arrivals to Australia.
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Preschool Storytime
Canberra
16 Oct 2020 - 26 Mar 2021Bring your preschooler and enjoy some great stories read by our enthusiastic staff.
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Quarantined in Queensland
Brisbane
27 Oct 2020Join us for a topical look at the history of quarantine in Queensland.
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The Day the Earth Stood Still
Canberra
01 Nov 2020One of the most influential science fiction films of all time, The Day the Earth Stood Still is screening at the National Archives alongside our exhibition Out of This World.
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Milky Way Photography Workshop
Canberra
07 Nov 2020Join the National Archives and Canberra photographer Ari Rex for an exclusive workshop and tour.
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Exhibition
A Place to Call Home?
Bundaberg
09 Nov 2020 - 06 Dec 2020Rekindle memories with vivid photographs of life in Australia's migrant hostels.
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Behind-the-scenes tour
Canberra
13 Nov 2020 - 20 Nov 2020Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of the repository that cares for the national archival collection.
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Design Canberra – in conversation
Canberra
25 Nov 2020As part of Design Canberra, join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the role architecture and design play in caring for our priceless national collections.
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Forbidden Planet
Canberra
28 Nov 2020Join us for the second movie in our afternoon series of cult sci-fi screenings. Presented as part of our 'Out of This World’ exhibition.
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Queensland State Director’s 2020 Review
Brisbane
01 Dec 2020Come and hear the Queensland State Director give an overview of the past year’s achievements and our plans for the year ahead.
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Flash Gordon
Canberra
12 Dec 2020A cult classic with a dashing hero, a dastardly villain and an awesome Queen sound track.
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