Ned Kelly: Fact and Fiction

Ned Kelly, aged about 15, photographed in May 1870 during his imprisonment in Kyneton. Magic Lantern Slides Collection, National Museum of Australia.

Many mysteries surround iconic Australian bushranger Ned Kelly. Who was he? How did he become an outlaw? What made the man into the myth? Ned Kelly: Fact and Fiction offers fresh answers to these enduring questions.

This is a graphic-based exhibition consisting of 16 pull-up banners which trace the story of the young thief who gained notoriety as leader of the Kelly Gang, vowing to fight the authorities on behalf of the poor and oppressed, before he was captured and hanged in 1880.

Travelling details

Victoria
14 June to 29 August 2010
Gold Museum, Ballarat

April to June 2011 (tentative)
Benalla Costume and Pioneer Museum, Benalla

New South Wales
11 September to 12 December 2010
Black Diamond Heritage Museum, Bulli

January to March 2011 (tentative)
RSL Building Art Gallery, Jerilderie