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> National Historical Collection
 At the core of the Museum and its exhibitions is the National Historical Collection,
nearly 200,000 objects representing Australia's history and cultural heritage.

> Caring for the collection
 Preserving the National Historical Collection for future generations is one of the
Museum's key priorities.

> Collection highlights
 Discover the stories behind some of the Museum's significant objects.

> Collection interactives
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> Recent acquisitions
 Explore some of the objects the Museum has recently acquired.

> Repatriation
 The Museum's work to return ancestral remains and secret and sacred
objects to Indigenous custodians.

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