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Exhibition
Rear vision: the Holden collection
Canberra
Take a drive through the story of an Australian icon, from 19th-century saddlery to 'Australia's own car', and Holden's lasting impact on the nation. Opening 12 June 2026.
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
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?
Touring Exhibition
Reception this way
Perth
Travel around Australia revisiting your memories of the classic Aussie motel.
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.
Guided Tour
100 years of historic East Block building
Canberra
Guided tour of National Archives historic East Block building in Parkes Canberra.
Speakers' Corner
Archives, art and family history with Ruth Maddison
Canberra
In celebration of Family History Month, join artist Ruth Maddison as she discusses The Fellow Traveller, inspired by her father’s ASIO files.
Seminar
History comes to you
Launceston
Curious about your family history? Discover how National Archives can help you research your family story.
Curator tour
75 years of School of the Air
Canberra
Discover the stories behind 75 years of School of the Air through records from the national archival collection.
Seminar
Researching your roots
Canberra
Every family has a story. Discover how to uncover yours. An introduction to researching your family history using records from the national archival collection.
Seminar
Beer, jam, stowaways and thylacines
Hobart
Discover Hobart's Customs records and see if your family is in the files.
Walking tour
Step inside the Archives
Perth
Discover how archival records are stored, preserved and protected for future generations.
Seminar
Keeping family collections safe
Adelaide
Discover practical tips for preserving photographs, documents and digital files from your treasured family collection.
Guided Tour
Skirt-suits and suffragists
Canberra
Explore the stories of significant women in Australia’s political history on our new walking tour.
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