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Research and museology
Research and scholarship are central to the National Museum of Australia's collection, exhibitions, publications and other activities. This research includes Australian history, care of its collection and museological areas including audience, evaluation and outreach.
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Podcasts of conferences, seminars and programs covering a diverse range of historical and museological topics.
Exhibition and feature websites
Many of our exhibitions have extensive feature websites, some with enhanced online-only content. We also have feature websites developed as collaborations with other museums, community groups or students.
William Dargie's celebrated portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
A ceremonial sword presented to Sergeant Arthur Steele on the capture of bushranger Ned Kelly.
Silk batiks and ceramic works from one of Australia's longest running Aboriginal arts organisations.
Made by Esme Timbery in the Indigenous tradition of making shellwork artefacts in Sydney.
A tuckerbox and wharfies' hook from Aboriginal activist and waterside worker Joe McGuiness.
A large Papunya painting by Anatjari Tjakamarra, depicting a journey in a desert landscape.
A gift from Aboriginal artist Dick Roughsey, best man at the first white wedding on Mornington Island.
Rare boomerangs, clubs and a shield featuring elaborate decorations.
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