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
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
07 Apr 2021 - 25 Jan 2022
Perth
Discover stories of encounters with shy numbats, graceful black swans and cute quokkas.
Touring Exhibition
Out of This World
06 Oct 2021 - 09 Jan 2022
St Helens
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,
Touring Exhibition
Spy: Espionage in Australia
30 Oct 2021 - 06 Feb 2022
Ipswich
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
Members workshop
09 Dec 2021
Canberra
Learn how to research your family history and connect with other NAA Members.
Event
North Melbourne air crash
15 Dec 2021
Virtual event
In 1943, a morale-boosting display of RAAF aerial manoeuvres ended in tragedy. Discover this fascinating story.
Event
First year anniversary
17 Dec 2021
Canberra
A chance for members to mingle, shop and celebrate the end of the year!
Exhibition
Marion: the other Griffin
11 Feb 2022 - 08 May 2022
Canberra
Architect, designer, idealist, trailblazer. Marion Mahony Griffin has often been overshadowed by her famous collaborators, Frank Lloyd Wright and Walter Burley Griffin. Marion: the other Griffin reveals and celebrates the life and achievements of this extraordinary woman.
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.