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Wild West
Perth
Discover stories of encounters with shy numbats, graceful black swans and cute quokkas.
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Spy: Espionage in Australia
Ipswich
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.
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Patents, trademarks and designs
Brisbane
A small exhibition of the history of Australian patent submissions, trademarks and designs at the Queensland State Office, Brisbane.
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Members preview: Marion
Canberra
Learn about the architect, designer, idealist, trailblazer Marion Mahony Griffin.
Exhibition
Marion: the other Griffin
Canberra
Architect, designer, idealist, trailblazer. Marion Mahony Griffin has often been overshadowed by her famous collaborators, Frank Lloyd Wright and Walter Burley Griffin. Marion: the other Griffin reveals and celebrates the life and achievements of this extraordinary woman. Exhibition opening February 2022.
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Patents, trademarks and designs talk
Brisbane
Let us talk you through our latest exhibition where we showcase Australia’s creativity and inventiveness and explore the history and legalities behind this fascinating topic.
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