Events and exhibitions

The National Archives runs events all over the country and online.

Join us for talks, workshops and exhibitions that showcase our remarkable collection.

You can also visit the permanent galleries at our national office in Canberra. 

What's on

  • Three women standing on a sandstone cliff above the ocean dressed in futuristic fashion.

    Exhibition

    Out of This World

    Canberra

    29 Sep 2020 - 14 Mar 2021

    See how the space age captured the imagination of a nation and its people, from mid-century fashion and flying saucer societies to early satellites and rocket playgrounds,

  • Youths loiter on the south-east corner of Barrack and Wellington streets, Perth, c.1910

    Exhibition

    Perth: an Accidental History

    Perth

    08 Jun 2020 - 12 Feb 2021

    See your city through a different lens. View rare archival photographs of Perth dating back to the early 20th century.

  • Black and white photograph of Lydia Janovska sitting in a chair

    Touring Exhibition

    Spy: Espionage in Australia

    Geraldton

    23 Jan 2021 - 26 Apr 2021

    Spy: Espionage in Australia reveals the personal experiences of secret agents and the curious history of espionage and counter-espionage in Australia. Developed in partnership with ASIO.

  • Cartoon illustration of a group of children.

    Event

    Preschool Storytime

    Canberra

    05 Feb 2021 - 26 Mar 2021

    Bring your preschooler and enjoy some great stories read by our enthusiastic staff.

  • Honeysuckle Creek Tracking Station.

    Event

    Out of This World: then and now

    Canberra

    11 Feb 2021

    Stellar guests discuss Australia’s ongoing involvement in space exploration. Are the Apollo missions still inspiring us today?

  • Hospital staff in personal protective gear during the Spanish flu pandemic

    Event

    Commonwealth quarantine

    Brisbane

    16 Feb 2021

    A topical seminar on the history of quarantine in Queensland and how the current pandemic is being archived.

  • Hand coloured architectural drawing

    Event

    Book launch

    Canberra

    17 Feb 2021

    Join author Miles Lewis and architect Annabelle Pegrum for the launch of this beautiful book about the art of architectural drawings.

  • Women seated in a row wearing headsets while operating a switchboard

    Event

    You've got mail

    Perth

    18 Feb 2021

    Explore treasures from telecommunications and postal archives.

  • A woman wearing skirt-suit, boots and sunglasses reclining in a velour swivel chair on a beach.

    Online Exhibition

    #ArchivesAtHome

    Online exhibitions and events, archival photos, collection favourites, kids' activities and more.

Galleries

Visit the permanent galleries at our national office in Canberra.

  • Voices Gallery National Archives of Australia.

    Exhibition

    Voices gallery

    Canberra

    Visit the Voices gallery to take a journey through the history of the Australian Constitution and the rights and freedoms it guarantees.

  • Connections gallery

    Exhibition

    Connections gallery

    Canberra

    The Connections gallery reflects surprising and important connections between Australians and their government.

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