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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 story time
Canberra
Join us for a fun interactive session of songs, stories and more for your early learners.
Touring Exhibition
Reception this way
Kalgoorlie
Travel around Australia revisiting your memories of the classic Aussie motel.
Touring Exhibition
Disrupt, persist, invent
Perth
Australia, home of the 'fair go'. But is it really the free and fair place you'd hope for? What can we change?
Event
Australia in focus
Brisbane
Step back in time and watch Australia’s story come to life through the camera lens.
Enlighten
Curiosity lanterns
Canberra
Spark your creativity by crafting your own curiosity lantern for Enlighten 2026!
Enlighten
Corridor of curiosities
Canberra
Step into the corridor of curiosities at National Archives of Australia, where shadows hold tales of wonder and whispers of the past beckon you to explore.
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