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 storytime

Canberra

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

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.

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?

Family dining by the motel pool.

Touring Exhibition

Reception this way

27 Feb 2026 - 24 May 2026

Geraldton

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

National Archives of Australia murrulamgalang building.

Guided Tour

100 years of historic East Block building

11 Apr 2026 - 10 May 2026

Canberra

Guided tour of National Archives historic East Block building in Parkes Canberra.

A protest march of people holding signs

Guided Tour

Skirt-suits and suffragists

21 Apr 2026 - 10 Sep 2026

Canberra

Explore the stories of significant women in Australia’s political history on our new walking tour.

People walking along a tree-lined path.

Guided Tour

National Triangle gems

24 Apr 2026 - 20 Nov 2026

Canberra

Enjoy history, architecture and autumn leaves on this walking tour between National Archives and the High Court of Australia.

Trade marks: Royal Baking Powder absolutely pure, Australian honey, tomato sauce and Cockatoo Brand

Event

Trademark bingo

30 Apr 2026

Perth

Join us for bingo with a twist as we share trademarks and patents from the national archival collection.

3 people and 2 small chidlren with a BBQ and picnic blanket on lawn with boats in the background.

Open day

Family picnic day

09 May 2026

Canberra

Pack your picnic rug and join us at National Archives for a fun-filled day inspired by In real life: inventors, innovators and opportunists.

Brightly coloured plastic toy connectng blocks.

Competition

Brick by brick

09 May 2026

Canberra

Test your creativity in our building block challenge and stick around for a free screening of The Lego Movie.

Antarctica: William (Bill) Harvey, (carpenter) with two husky pups , Mawson Station

Event

Animalia: Stories from the Archives

12 May 2026

Adelaide

Explore the surprising stories of humans and animals through archival records and vote for your favourite!

2 football players making a jumping for a mark.

Webinar

Goals, grit and glory

12 May 2026

Online

Step off the sidelines and explore Australian sports, clubs and competitors who have represented our country.