Events and exhibitions

Voices Gallery National Archives of Australia.

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.

Connections gallery

Exhibition

Connections / Mura gadi

Canberra

The Connections exhibition reflects surprising and important connections between Australians and their government.

2 children with coloured markers

Event

Murrulangalang story time

Canberra

Join us for a fun interactive session of songs, stories and more for your early learners.

Family dining by the motel pool.

Touring Exhibition

Reception this way

01 Nov 2025 - 15 Feb 2026

Kalgoorlie

Travel around Australia revisiting your memories of the classic Aussie motel.

Mrs Yun Ho Hong, Deputy Director of Junior Red Cross in the Republic of Korea being shown how to throw a boomerang by Australian Aborigine, Mr William Onus

Exhibition

In real life: inventors, innovators and opportunists

21 Nov 2025 - 17 May 2026

Canberra

Explore the history of Australian invention, from First Nations creativity to 150 years of patents, designs and trademarks.

Southern Cross constellation

Holiday workshop

Under the Southern Cross holiday craft

13 Dec 2025

Canberra

Bring your family along to explore our latest exhibition, In real life: inventors, innovators and opportunists, and be inspired to create your own unique ornaments.

Protesters holding signs and banners.

Touring Exhibition

Disrupt, persist, invent

05 Jan 2026 - 30 Apr 2026

Perth

Australia, home of the 'fair go'. But is it really the free and fair place you'd hope for? What can we change?

Young child with flight suit and helmet standing on an aircraft wing

Holiday Program

Up, up and away

12 Jan 2026 - 23 Jan 2026

Canberra

Blast off at National Archives this school holiday! Dive into spaceflight design with hands-on crafts and a family-friendly film!