Programs and events
These special programs and events are presented as part of the Glorious Days: Australia 1913 exhibition in Canberra.
Friends programs
Glorious Days: Photography in 1913
Thursday 23 May, 10–11.30am
Join curator Anthea Gunn on a special tour of the Glorious Days exhibition, with a focus on photography in 1913.
Cost: $12, $8 Friends (includes refreshments and exhibition entry)
Bookings essential by email friends@nma.gov.au or (02) 6208 5048 (business hours)
Public programs
Door to store: caring for your collection
The Door to store series focuses on objects from our Glorious Days: Australia 1913 exhibition. Door to store programs highlight how to care for a collection – whether it is our national collection or your private collection at home.
Door to Store: caring for your photographic collection
Thursday 9 May, 12.30–1.30pm
Join members of our curatorial, conservation and registration teams as they delve into the importance of photographs, how we look after photographs in our collection and how best to manage, store and protect your digital and printed photographs at home.
Free
Visions Theatre
Bookings essential by email bookings@nma.gov.au or telephone (02) 6208 5021
Door to store: caring for your collection of hats and shoes video
See our conservators demonstrate techniques for handling, storing and conserving 1913-era hats and shoes. Includes tips for constructing soft and rigid supports, storage bags and archival storage boxes.
Recorded in conjunction with Glorious Days: Australia 1913, as part of the Door to store series on 14 March 2012.
Mother's Day package
11–19 May
Enjoy a glorious Mother's Day at the Museum! Treat Mum to our special Glorious Days package and receive:
- Glorious Days: Australia 1913 exhibition entry
- the Devonshire tea special in the Museum Cafe
- 25% discount in the Glorious Days exhibition shop.
Cost: $20 adult or $18 concession. Tickets available at the Information Desk.
Free exhibition entry for children 16 and under when accompanied by a Glorious Days package ticket holder.
Devonshire tea special includes two traditional scones with Nellie's special blend tea or coffee.
Glorious Days lecture series
This eight-part series explores what was happening in Australia 100 years ago, inspired by our Glorious Days: Australia 1913 exhibition.
Tuesday 28 May: 'Australians in Antarctica 1913' with environmental historian Professor Tom Griffiths
12.30–1.30pm
Free
Bookings essential by email bookings@nma.gov.au or telephone (02) 6208 5021
Visions Theatre
Links to the audio and transcript from each lecture in this series will be added here shortly after each event.
'Australian art and artists in 1913' with National Museum Director Andrew Sayers on 30 April 2013 - audio and transcript. This lecture highlighted the new directions being explored by Australian artists a century ago, and discussed the significance of their work. It examined the important artists of the day – many of whom are little-known today – the role of arts and crafts in 1913 society, and Australian reactions to the new art movements in Europe.
'Surveyors at the snowline: Surveying the ACT–NSW border 1910–15' with Canberra historian Matthew Higgins on 12 April 2013 - audio and transcript
'1913: Australia's place in the world?' with historian Dr Nicholas Brown on 26 March 2013 - audio and transcript
Access programs: Art at the Museum
Stamping on yourself
Friday 3 May, 1–2.30pm
Look at stamps, banknotes and coins from 1913 and make your own personal stamps using rubber, lino and ink. Facilitated by artist Ali Aedy.
Developed for adults with a disability (16 years and over).
Cost: $10, $5 Friends. Meet at the Information Desk.
Bookings essential by email bookings@nma.gov.au or telephone (02) 6208 5021 (business hours).
If you are deaf, hearing or speech impaired you can call the Museum through the National Relay Service: TTY 1800 555 677; Speak and Listen 1800 555 727; Internet relay and please request 1800 026 132.
Tours
Peninsula tales
Thursday 16 May, 11am – 12 noon
Join our guides Ernest and Catherine, wearing period costumes, as they share the history of Acton Peninsula on a one-hour walking tour.
Cost: Adults $10, Concession $8
Numbers per tour are limited. Bookings essential by email bookings@nma.gov.au or telephone (02) 6208 5021.
Group bookings can be made by arrangement. Please telephone (02) 6208 5021 to discuss your requirements.
Tour information
We recommend you wear comfortable shoes on this outdoor tour. Our tours are conducted at an easy pace, however participants must be fit to walk and stand for an hour. If you have any special needs please advise us at the time of booking. The tour may be cancelled in the event of severe weather and refunds or transfers will be made available.
Family programs
Workshop: 16 frames per second - BOOKED OUT
Saturday 11 May, 9.45am – 2pm
Come and be a star of the silver screen as we make a silent film inspired by our Glorious Days exhibition. Suitable for children aged 8–14.
Cost: $40, $20 Friends
Bookings essential by email bookings@nma.gov.au or telephone (02) 6208 5021
Meet at the Information Desk
Past events
1913 Country Fair
Saturday 13 April, 12 noon – 6pm
The 1913 Country Fair held in the Garden of Australian Dreams was a glorious day out for all. More than 2400 visitors enjoyed activities and demonstrations typical of a country fair from 100 years ago.
1913 Country Fair video
Highlights from the Country Fair, featuring the Canberra Roller Derby League, Canberra Woodcraft Guild, South East Axemen’s Association, Royal Australian Navy Band, the Gramophone Man, Tango Social Club of Canberra, Great War Association, Australian Costumers Guild, Animals on the Move and Task Force 72 model ships.
Country Fair timelapse
A bird's eye view of the 1913 Country Fair, recorded from high on the loop outside the National Museum, on 13 April 2013.
View photos from the 1913 Country Fair on Flickr
1913 Country Fair vintage photo booth images on Flickr
Discovery Space: Bunting, badges and bowties
Weekdays 15–26 April, 10am – 1pm
During the school holidays, step back in time and create costume accessories from 1913. Add a modern twist to your design — then strike a pose for a 'vintage' photo.
Pink silk tango shoes
Friday 5 April, 1–2.30pm
See these stylish tango shoes and other fashionable footwear of the era in our Glorious Days: Australia 1913 exhibition. Then come and have fun revamping old pairs of shoes using a variety of materials. Facilitated by artist Ali Aedy.
Developed for adults with a disability (16 years and over).
National one- and two-cylinder vehicle rally
Monday 11 March, 10am – 2pm
Celebrating over a century of one- and two-cylinder vehicles, the Veteran and Vintage Car Club of the ACT will host a national rally including early petrol, steam and electric cars that would have graced Australian roads in 1913.
Free
Outdoor amphitheatre
Entry to our Glorious Days exhibition will be free on this day, in celebration of Canberra's 100th birthday weekend.
The rally is supported by the ACT Government and is part of the Centenary of Canberra celebrations in 2013.
Glorious Days: Australia 1913 Friends preview
Tuesday 5 March, 6–8pm
Be the first to see this exciting new exhibition, with commentary from senior curator Michelle Hetherington, followed by wine and refreshments in the Hall.
Cost: $20, $10 Friends (includes refreshments)
Bookings essential by email friends@nma.gov.au or telephone
(02) 6208 5048 (business hours)
