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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
100 years of historic East Block building
Canberra
Guided tour of National Archives historic East Block building in Parkes Canberra.
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.
Open day
Family picnic day
Canberra
Pack your picnic rug and join us at National Archives for a fun-filled day inspired by In real life: inventors, innovators and opportunists.
Competition
Brick by brick
Canberra
Test your creativity in our building block challenge and stick around for a free screening of The Lego Movie.
Event
Animalia: Stories from the Archives
Adelaide
Explore the surprising stories of humans and animals through archival records and vote for your favourite!
Webinar
Goals, grit and glory
Online
Step off the sidelines and explore Australian sports, clubs and competitors who have represented our country.
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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