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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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Out of This World – holiday program
Canberra
11 Jan 2021 - 22 Jan 2021Flying saucers, rocket ships and astronauts on the moon! Join us for fun space-themed children’s activities these school holidays.
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Touring Exhibition
Spy: Espionage in Australia
Geraldton
23 Jan 2021 - 26 Apr 2021Spy: 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.
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Preschool Storytime
Canberra
05 Feb 2021 - 26 Mar 2021Bring your preschooler and enjoy some great stories read by our enthusiastic staff.
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Out of This World: then and now
Canberra
11 Feb 2021Stellar guests discuss Australia’s ongoing involvement in space exploration. Are the Apollo missions still inspiring us today?
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Commonwealth quarantine
Brisbane
16 Feb 2021A topical seminar on the history of quarantine in Queensland and how the current pandemic is being archived.
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You've got mail
Perth
18 Feb 2021Explore treasures from telecommunications and postal archives.
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Online Exhibition
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