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
Waterhouse Prize
Canberra
26 Mar 2021 - 06 Jun 2021
Art and science collide as artists investigate the natural world around them.
Online Exhibition
#ArchivesAtHome
Online exhibitions and events, archival photos, collection favourites, kids' activities and more.
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.
Exhibition
Signed, Sealed, Delivered
Darwin
03 Feb 2021 - 25 Jun 2021
Drawing on the national archival collection, Signed, Sealed, Delivered revisits an era when the post office touched everyone’s lives.
Exhibition
Wild West
Perth
07 Apr 2021 - 01 Sep 2021
Discover stories of encounters with shy numbats, graceful black swans and cute quokkas.
Event
Waterhouse Holiday Programs
Canberra
12 Apr 2021 - 16 Apr 2021
These school holidays, discover the joys of nature through art and craft.
Event
WA Office Open Day
Perth
17 Apr 2021
Join us for an exciting open day at our WA Office, focusing on the history of the General Post Office building and Forrest Place.
Event
War Brides
Brisbane
20 Apr 2021
The stories of WWI and WWII war brides in the National Archives.
Event
The Birds
Canberra
24 Apr 2021
What happens when the natural world starts fighting back? Enjoy the thrills of this Alfred Hitchcock classic.
Event
Animals in the Archives
06 May 2021
Encounter the pets, the pests and the public service animals that can be found in the National Archives of Australia’s collection.
Event
Lan Nguyen-hoan talk
Canberra
09 May 2021
Hear about the practice of Canberra artist Lan Nguyen-hoan, creator of 'Attempting to grasp water…with one hand..with two hands.'
Touring Exhibition
Out of This World
Orange
15 May 2021 - 18 Jul 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,
Event
Cathy Franzi talk
Canberra
16 May 2021
Hear from artist Cathy Franzi about the process of creating her artwork, 'Coast Banskia.'
Event
Rosie Armstrong talk
Canberra
23 May 2021
Local artist Rosie Armstrong discusses the inspiration and artistic techniques behind her work 'A Requiem for Insects.'
Galleries
Visit the permanent galleries at our national office in Canberra.
-
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.
-
Exhibition
Connections gallery
Canberra
The Connections gallery reflects surprising and important connections between Australians and their government.