Events and exhibitions

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

05 Dec 2025 - 11 Apr 2027

Geelong

Explore the history of Australian invention, from First Nations creativity to 150 years of patents, designs and trademarks.

Exhibition

Rear vision: the Holden collection

12 Jun 2026 - 31 Jan 2027

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.

Guided Tour

100 years of historic East Block building

06 Sep 2026 - 05 Dec 2026

Canberra

Guided tour of National Archives historic East Block building in Parkes Canberra.

Touring Exhibition

Focus

12 Nov 2026 - 07 Feb 2027

Newcastle

This fascinating exhibition takes Australia's government photographers out of the darkroom and into the spotlight.

Guided Tour

Explore the archives: Queensland repository tour

12 Nov 2026

Brisbane

Curious about what goes on behind closed doors at an archival repository? Come and take a look inside!

Webinar

The ABC, its archives and its audiences

19 Nov 2026

Online

Discover what the archives reveal about the history of our national broadcaster and its audience.

Touring Exhibition

Reception this way

25 Nov 2026 - 16 Apr 2027

Sydney

Travel around Australia revisiting your memories of the classic Aussie motel.

Webinar

The hidden history of Holden

26 Nov 2026

Online

How did General Motors-Holden help power Australia's wartime industry?

Exhibition

Camel trains to steel wheels

14 Dec 2026 - 23 Dec 2027

Perth

This exhibition features fascinating archival records, photos and footage that capture the events and challenges from the Trans-Australian Railway’s first 60 years.

Touring Exhibition

Disrupt, persist, invent

13 Mar 2027 - 09 May 2027

Geraldton

Australia, home of the 'fair go'. But is it really the free and fair place you'd hope for? What can we change?