Permanent exhibitions

Investigating pastoral settlement in Australia in the nineteenth century by analysing the National Museum of Australia's Settlers and Settling In module

Explores the nature of nineteenth century pastoral settlement in eastern Australia.

Snapshots of Australian History: How do you represent modern Australian history in a museum timeline?

Investigates how the National Museum tells the story of Australia in a concise timeline of objects and labels, and encourages students to critically evaluate it.

How do Museums represent history?

How to critically analyse and assess museum displays by exploring two displays at the National Museum.

To see the interactive activities go to Assessing a museum display: Interactive activities

Old New Land: Exploring Land and People over Time

Investigates aspects of the Australian environment and our changing relationship with the land.

Horizons: What Impact Has Immigration Had on Australia?

Investigates stories of immigration and the impact migrants have had on Australian society over time.

Eternity: Using the 'Eternity' Exhibition to Develop Analytical Skills

Explores a number of stories from the Eternity exhibition to help develop the important skills of 'communication', 'investigation' and 'empathy'.

First Australians Gallery: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People Telling our Indigenous Stories

Examines how the Museum tells stories about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures in Australia.

Nation: Investigating Images of the Nation

Investigates how the Nation exhibition helps us to explore the meaning of some symbols of Australia.