Events from 9 August 2008 to 31 August 2008.
Talks and Tours: Behind-the-scenes curator's talk
Wednesday 13 August 2008, 12 noon to 1pm
Senior curator Martha Sear will discuss items in the
National Historical Collection that once belonged to
Sir George Reid, a key figure in Australia's Federation-era
political history.
Cost (including light lunch):
$7 per person; $5 for Friends
Bookings essential
on (02) 6208 5048
Friends Lounge
High level nuclear waste disposal: Is safety guaranteed?
Wednesday 13 August 2008, 6pm to 7.30pm
Several countries are considering expanding their nuclear power capacity but the current vitrification method for storing radioactive waste is far from satisfactory.
Speaker Nick Ware was involved as a microanalyst in the early development of the Australian synroc method for waste disposal and remembers the antagonism of the lobby opposing uranium mining. This talk coincides with the 30th anniversary of the launching of synroc and will give insights into its genesis and examine the prognosis for nuclear power.
Presented in association with the Canberra Skeptics Inc.
Free
The Studio
Getting messy
Get Messy with Grandma ... (or Grandpa)
Thursday 14 August 2008, 10am to 11.30am
Have fun with art and craft activities especially for grandparents and their preschool-aged grandchildren.
Cost (including morning tea): $3 per adult; $2 per child; free for Friends
Bookings essential on (02) 6208 5048
Friends Lounge
Women's voices
Friday 15 August 2008, 10am to 11.30am
This popular series features women talking about their lives, work and passions.
Cost (including morning tea): $7 per person; $5 for Friends
Bookings essential on (02) 6208 5048
Friends Lounge
Playlunch with Friends
Wednesday 20 August 2008, 10.40am to 12 noon
Get creative and take part in fun craft activities, ideal for children under five.
Cost (including morning tea): $3 per adult and $2 per child for non members; free for Friends
Bookings essential on (02) 6208 5048
Friends Lounge
Utopia: The Genius of Emily Kame Kngwarreye
Friday 22 August 2008, 9am to 5pm
until Sunday 12 October 2008
This exhibition tells the story of an extraordinary Australian who is one of the world's major artists of the twentieth century. The exhibition covers her connection to Country through images that are also received in the western art world as works of art rivalling the great European and American masters.
Admission charges apply
Temporary Exhibition Gallery
Museums of the world
Thursday 28 August 2008, 3pm to 4.30pm
Dor Shapira, Cultural Attaché at the Embassy of Israel, presents an insight into museums and cultural institutions in Israel.
Cost (including refreshments): $7 per person; $5 for Friends
Bookings essential on (02) 6208 5048
Friends Lounge
© National Museum of Australia
Greasy Rider: Conservation demonstration
Friday 29 August 2008, 10am to 4pm
This is a rare opportunity to quiz conservators at work on one of the most colourful objects from our National Historical Collection, the customised
Alan Puckett Harley Davidson Sportster.
This motorcycle was handpainted using the technique of airbrushing. Gain an insight into conservation techniques as conservators clean and service the bike.
Free
The Hall
Making music with Friends
Friday 29 August 2008, 10am to 11am
Enjoy making music around the Museum with Rocking Horse Music. Suitable for children aged two to five years.
Exclusive to Friends
Friends membership is open to everyone
Cost (including morning tea): $10 per child and accompanying adult; $3 per additional child/adult
Bookings
essential on (02) 6208 5048
Friends Lounge
Todd Malcolmson airbrushing
Greasy Rider: Conservation and airbrushing demonstration
Saturday 30 August 2008, 11am to 2pm
This is a rare opportunity to quiz conservators at work on one of the most colourful objects from our National Historical Collection, the customised
Alan Puckett Harley Davidson Sportster.
This motorcycle was handpainted using the technique of airbrushing. Not only will you gain insight into conservation techniques as conservators clean and service the bike, but you can watch
Todd Malcolmson, six times Summernats award winning artist, demonstrate his extraordinary airbrushing skills.
For more information on Todd Malcolmson visit his
website.
Free
The Hall
Above right:
Todd Malcolmson airbrushing gothic fine art.
Peter Stanley at Mont St Quentin
Ninety years ago on a French hillside: a story of Mont St Quentin
Sunday 31 August 2008, 2pm to 3.30pm
Museum historian Peter Stanley's forthcoming book explores the shadows the Great War cast across twentieth century Australia.
He tells the story of one 12-man platoon involved in the 1918 battle of Mont St Quentin. Ninety years to the day after the battle, he will discuss why and how he is writing the book, read extracts from the manuscript and seek questions and comments from future readers.
Free
Friends Lounge
Above right: Peter Stanley at the graves of three people who died at Mont St Quentin in 1918. Courtesy: Peter Stanley.
