The prehistoric forces that shaped Australia and the early dinosaurs and plants that populated the great south land come to life in an epic production at the National Museum of Australia from 24 September.

An anchor from explorer Matthew Flinders' ship Investigator is being unveiled in Canberra this week as part of a new exhibition opening at the National Museum later this year.

Three secondary school students will ask federal Labor member for Kingsford Smith Peter Garrett about the roles of pop stars versus politicians in influencing public issues in a Talkback Classroom forum at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra on Wednesday.

An exhibition showcasing the rich diversity of the National Museum of Australia's collection will open in Canberra on 14 December.

Australian museums will soon be sharing expertise with their Asia-Pacific neighbours thanks to a new scheme designed to strengthen the unique cultural identities of the region.

Museum senior curator Matthew Higgins will tell the intriguing story of a group of men who lived on the top of Australia around the turn of the last century - on Wednesday at the National Museum in Canberra.

The Minister for Health and Ageing, Tony Abbott, will face questions on mental health and abortion from three secondary school students in a Talkback Classroom interview at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra on Wednesday.

The Scinema Festival of Science film will be launched at the National Museum of Australia tomorrow, before screening start in 39 cities across Australia next week.

A range of musicians, from classical to country, will speak about how desert landscapes have inspired composers, lyricists and performers during a free forum at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra on Sunday.

An indigenous short film festival highlights celebrations during NAIDOC Week at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra this year.