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.

Western Australia: The Constitutional Centre of WA, Perth, 11 July – 5 September 2008

New South Wales: Bega Valley Regional Gallery,
19 September – 18 October 2008

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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.

Queensland: Gold Coast City Art Gallery,
24 May – 10 August 2008

New South Wales: Coffs Harbour Regional Museum,
23 August – 9 November 2008

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This exhibition features works from the National Museum of Australia's collection, donated by Noelle Sandwith. Through Noelle's sketches and writings, the exhibition captures the unique environment, the characters and the lifestyles of this quintessentially Australian experience of travelling in the outback.

New South Wales: Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum, Bathurst,
30 May – 21 July 2008

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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: Queensland Museum, Brisbane, 6 June – 10 August 2008

New South Wales: Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, September to November 2008

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

Victoria: National Sports Museum, Melbourne, April to July 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.

New South Wales:
Parramatta Heritage and Visitor Information Centre, 3 May – 21 July 2008
Eden Killer Whale Museum, 30 August – 16 November 2008

Papunya Painting: Out of the Desert showcases the Museum's extraordinary collection of Western Desert art. These works have rarely been seen in Australia.

New South Wales: Australian Museum, Sydney
5 July – 2 November 2008

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INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITIONS

A major exhibition of the work of Aboriginal artist Emily Kame Kngwarreye has been developed by the National Museum of Australia for display in Japan.

> View more information about Utopia: The Genius of Emily Kame Kngwarreye