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Exhibition
In real life: inventors, innovators and opportunists
Canberra
Explore the history of Australian invention, from First Nations creativity to 150 years of patents, designs and trademarks.
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
Reception this way
Geraldton
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
National Triangle gems
Canberra
Enjoy history, architecture and autumn leaves on this walking tour between National Archives and the High Court of Australia.
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?
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