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.
Exhibition
Underworld
Canberra
19 Jun 2021 - 24 Oct 2021
Welcome to the dark side of the Roaring Twenties, where the only rules are never squeal and always shoot first.
Exhibition
Connections / Mura gadi
Canberra
The Connections exhibition reflects surprising and important connections between Australians and their government.
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
Wild West
Perth
07 Apr 2021 - 25 Jan 2022
Discover stories of encounters with shy numbats, graceful black swans and cute quokkas.
Exhibition
The Red Flag Riots
Brisbane
01 Jun 2021 - 01 Dec 2021
The banning of the red flag in 1918 led to serious riots in Brisbane and other Queensland towns.
Guided Tour
Underworld guided tours
Canberra
03 Jul 2021 - 24 Oct 2021
Steal a glimpse into the criminal underworld of the 1920s.
Touring Exhibition
Spy: Espionage in Australia
Kalgoorlie
14 Aug 2021 - 17 Oct 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.
Event
North Melbourne Air Crash
Webinar
21 Sep 2021
In 1943, a morale-boosting display of RAAF aerial manoeuvres ended in tragedy. Discover this fascinating story.
Event
Animals in the Archives
23 Sep 2021
Encounter the pets, the pests and the public service animals that can be found in the National Archives of Australia’s collection.
Touring Exhibition
Out of This World
St Helens
01 Oct 2021 - 09 Jan 2022
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,
Online exhibitions
Virtual tours, image galleries and more.
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Online Exhibition
Virtual tour: Voices
Come on a virtual tour of the Voices exhibition with senior curator Anne-Marie Condé.
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Online Exhibition
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Online exhibitions and events, archival photos, collection favourites, kids' activities and more.