Stay up to date with the latest events and exhibitions.
Exhibition
Canberra
Australia, home of the 'fair go'. But is it really the free and fair place you'd hope for? What can we change?
Exhibition
Canberra
The Connections exhibition reflects surprising and important connections between Australians and their government.
Exhibition
Canberra
Visit the Voices exhibition to take a journey through the history of the Australian Constitution and the rights and freedoms it guarantees.
Touring Exhibition
Longreach
See how the space age captured the imagination of a nation and its people, from mid-century fashion to early satellites and rocket playgrounds.
Exhibition
Perth
Explore records from the state and national archival collections that highlight the fascinating history of Western Australia's ghost towns.
Guided Tour
Canberra
Join a National Archives team member to explore stories of change and delve further into the diverse stories shown in Disrupt persist invent.
Touring Exhibition
Melbourne
Spy: Espionage in Australia reveals the personal experiences of secret agents and the curious history of espionage and counter-espionage in Australia.
Event
Perth
On display at the Japanese Festival Perth. Records from the national archival collection relating to history of Japanese migration to Australia.
Event
Adelaide
Learn about one of the many assisted passage to Australia schemes that came into place after World War II. And, the rich history that emerges from the documents completed by or for migrants applying to migrate to Australia.
Event
Online
A webinar designed for blind and vision impaired audiences. Presenting stories and descriptions of the materials in the National Archives collection.
Event
Canberra
Creative workshops for children aged 6 to 12 years. Taking inspiration from the National Archives exhibition, Disrupt persist ,invent.
Event
Canberra
Celebrate World Art Day with an after-dark workshop that fuses art with archives to create eye-catching pieces with a purpose.
Event
Brisbane
Come and learn about the collection of Second World War service records which are available online.
Event
Adelaide
Explore the history of the battle of Tobruk and the South Australian soldiers who took part in the conflict.
Guided Tour
Canberra
A guided tour of 1920s East Block building during the ACT Heritage Festival.
Members
Canberra
A tour of historic 1920s East Bock for NAA members.
Event
Canberra
A holiday event for children under 6 years of age. Activities include songs, stories, music and craft.
Event
Perth
A presentation of ghost stories by ‘Dodgy Perth’ historian Eddie Marcus and archivists Helen Hopper and Kellie Abbott.
Touring Exhibition
Longreach
Travel around Australia revisiting your memories of the classic Aussie motel.
Guided Tour
Canberra
A curator lead tour of National Archives' temporary exhibition, Disrupt, persist, invent: Australians in an ever-changing world.
Anniversary event
North Melbourne
75th anniversary of the Malta-Australia Migration Agreement.
Event
Online
A webinar hosted by our Victoria Office in Melbourne. Exploring Maltese migration to Australia, and the changing perception toward Maltese immigrants.
Members
Online
In celebration of Australian Fashion Week, join us online to explore Australia's fashionable past through records kept at National Archives of Australia.
Event
Canberra
Join us for a high tea and hear how the Country Women’s Association has pushed for social change in Australia.
Event
Online
A webinar showcasing some of the many items in the national archival collection which document local history and heritage including building plans and drawings, photographs other records.
Event
Canberra
Join us for a screening of the Australian film, Caddie. Explore its impact and ongoing relevance in our exhibition Disrupt, persist, invent.
Event
Adelaide
An exploration of recently digitised photographs in the national archival collection relating to the Commonwealth Railways.
Event
Perth
What does Western Australia's State Archives reveal about ghost towns?
Members
Canberra
In celebration of National Reconciliation Week, join us for an exclusive members tour of our permanent exhibition 'Voices / Dhuniai'.
Members
Online
A rundown pub and empty streets are sometimes all that is left of once thriving settlements.
Virtual tours, image galleries and more.
Online Exhibition
Come on a virtual tour of the Voices exhibition with senior curator Anne-Marie Condé.
Online Exhibition
Online exhibitions and events, archival photos, collection favourites, kids' activities and more.