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Exhibition
Rear vision: the Holden collection
Canberra
Take a drive through the story of an Australian icon, from 19th-century saddlery to 'Australia's own car', and Holden's lasting impact on the nation. Opening 12 June 2026.
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
Kalgoorlie
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
Perth
Travel around Australia revisiting your memories of the classic Aussie motel.
Guided Tour
Skirt-suits and suffragists
Canberra
Explore the stories of significant women in Australia’s political history on our new walking tour.
Guided Tour
100 years of historic East Block building
Canberra
Guided tour of National Archives historic East Block building in Parkes Canberra.
Holiday Program
Built for speed
Canberra
Join us for a hands-on school holiday program exploring Rear vision: the Holden collection, celebrating the history of Holden and manufacturing.
Curator tour
Rear vision: the Holden collection
Canberra
Step beyond the exhibition with a curator-led tour exploring Australia's most iconic car.
Guided Tour
Behind the scenes Preservation Facility tour
Canberra
Enjoy an exclusive tour through National Archives' state-of-the-art storage and preservation facility.
Guided Tour
National Triangle gems
Canberra
Enjoy history, architecture and autumn leaves on this walking tour between National Archives and the High Court of Australia.
Speakers' Corner
Archives, art and family history with Ruth Maddison
Canberra
In celebration of Family History Month, join artist Ruth Maddison as she discusses The Fellow Traveller, inspired by her father’s ASIO files.
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