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.
Online Exhibition
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Online exhibitions and events, archival photos, collection favourites, kids' activities and more.
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
Preschool Storytime
Canberra
23 Apr 2021 - 25 Jun 2021
Bring your pre-schooler and enjoy some great stories read by our enthusiastic staff.
Touring Exhibition
Spy: Espionage in Australia
Albany
08 May 2021 - 25 Jul 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.
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
Curator talk: Underworld
Canberra
24 Jun 2021
Shady ladies: women of the underworld
Event
Holiday Programs
Canberra
28 Jun 2021 - 02 Jul 2021
Treat the kids to some awesome tales from our collection, then get creative in the craft hub!
Guided Tour
Underworld guided tours
Canberra
03 Jul 2021 - 24 Oct 2021
Steal a glimpse into the criminal underworld of the 1920s.
Event
Constitution uncovered
Canberra
08 Jul 2021
The changing face of Australia is revealed in this exclusive tour of Voices: Federation, democracy and the Constitution.
Event
Some Like It Hot
Canberra
31 Jul 2021
‘A joyful classic which delivers on comedic value no matter how many times you’ve seen it’ - Empire
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Event
Collect, store and preserve
Brisbane
17 Aug 2021
Come and learn about the work of an archivist as we provide an insight into how we manage the National Archives' collection.
Event
Squizzy Taylor
Canberra
21 Aug 2021
A stylish and captivating view into Australia’s early crime history.
Galleries
Visit the permanent galleries at our national office in Canberra.
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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.
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Exhibition
Connections gallery
Canberra
The Connections gallery reflects surprising and important connections between Australians and their government.