Travelling exhibitions

View map to see locations for the National Museum's travelling exhibitions.

The cartoons in the 2007 exhibition represent the best of The Museum's latest set of acquisitions from artists around Australia.

Queensland:
State Library of Queensland,
15 December 2008 to 26 January 2009

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This exhibition celebrates the centenary of surf lifesaving. Developed in conjunction with Surf Life Saving Australia, this major exhibition looks at the history of surf lifesaving, the lifesaver as an Australian icon, beach culture and stories from the rescued and rescuers.

New South Wales:
Eden Killer Whale Museum, until 1 February 2009

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Celebrate the centenary of Rugby League in 2008 with this National Museum of Australia exhibition. Explore the history of the game since its inception in Australia, reviewing major milestones and events throughout its history.

See iconic trophies and treasures of the game and enter the locker room to learn about changes in technology. Hear from the fans and the people who've played and called the game.

This exhibition was on show at the National Museum in Canberra from 8 March until 11 May 2008.

It will be travelling to the following locations:

Queensland:
Museum of Tropical Queensland, Townsville, 18 December 2008 to 8 March 2009

Victoria:
National Sports Museum, Melbourne, 4 April 2009 to 2 August 2009

A travelling exhibition developed and presented by the National Museum of Australia. Partner – Official exhibition of the Centenary of Rugby League.

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Traces 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.

Queensland:
Bundaberg Arts Centre, 10 December 2008 to 26 January 2009

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Launched in 1878, the PS Enterprise worked on the great rivers of south-eastern Australia for more than 100 years before becoming part of the collection at the National Museum of Australia.

This exhibition, in the form of two free-standing banner displays, examines the history of paddle steamers on the River Murray, highlighted through the story of the PS Enterprise.

South Australia:
Morgan Museum, until 27 January 2009

New South Wales:
Mildura Visitor Information and Booking Centre, 31 January 2009 to 2 March 2009

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