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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.
Exhibition
In real life: inventors, innovators and opportunists
Geelong
Explore the history of Australian invention, from First Nations creativity to 150 years of patents, designs and trademarks.
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.
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.
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.
Rear vision
Show and shine day
Canberra
A comunity day to explore the Rear vision Holden exhibition at National Archives.
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.
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