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Exhibition
Waterhouse Prize
Canberra
Art and science collide as artists investigate the natural world around them.
Touring Exhibition
Spy: Espionage in Australia
Geraldton
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.
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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War Brides
Brisbane
The stories of WWI and WWII war brides in the National Archives.
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Preschool Storytime
Canberra
Bring your pre-schooler and enjoy some great stories read by our enthusiastic staff.
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The Birds
Canberra
What happens when the natural world starts fighting back? Enjoy the thrills of this Alfred Hitchcock classic.
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Animals in the Archives
Encounter the pets, the pests and the public service animals that can be found in the National Archives of Australia’s collection.
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Lan Nguyen-hoan talk
Canberra
Hear about the practice of Canberra artist Lan Nguyen-hoan, creator of 'Attempting to grasp water…with one hand..with two hands.'
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The real Edmund Barton
Canberra
Join us to discover the story of Australia’s first prime minister.
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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Cathy Franzi talk
Canberra
Hear from artist Cathy Franzi about the process of creating her artwork, 'Coast Banskia.'
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Rosie Armstrong talk
Canberra
Local artist Rosie Armstrong discusses the inspiration and artistic techniques behind her work 'A Requiem for Insects.'
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