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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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Exhibition
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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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 - 18 Dec 2020Bring your preschooler and enjoy some great stories read by our enthusiastic staff.
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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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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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Documenting COVID-19 in Australia
Online event
10 Dec 2020COVID-19 is arguably the greatest challenge facing Australia today. Documenting and preserving the effect of the pandemic on society is vital to ensure future generations understand its impact and how we responded.
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Barbarella – film screening
Canberra
12 Dec 2020See the cult classic film 'Barbarella' at the National Archives and enjoy a wine or craft beer.
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Touring Exhibition
Spy: Espionage in Australia
Geraldton
23 Jan 2021 - 26 Apr 2021Revealed for the first time at the National Archives: the curious history of espionage in Australia. Developed in partnership with ASIO.
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Online Exhibition
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