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For program bookings email bookings@nma.gov.au
or phone (02) 6208 5021
For Friends program bookings, email friends@nma.gov.au
or phone (02) 6208 5048.
If you are deaf, hearing or speech impaired you can call
the Museum through the National Relay Service:
TTY 1800 555 677
Speak and Listen 1800 555 727
or Internet relay and request
1800 026 132
Events and programs
PS Enterprise: Public inspection CANCELLED
Sunday 5 February 2012, 11:00am to 3:00pmNote: due to lowered lake levels, inspections and steamings may be cancelled. Check this site closer to the date.
The PS Enterprise is one of the world's oldest working paddle steamers. Today, following careful restoration and conservation, it is the largest working exhibit at the National Museum of Australia and is permanently moored on Lake Burley Griffin.
Come and see this beautifully restored boat. Listen to stories, as told by the volunteer crew, of a bygone era.
Subject to crew availability and weather permitting.
Free
Acton Jetty
PS Enterprise: Public inspection CANCELLED
Saturday 11 February 2012, 11:00am to 3:00pmNote: due to lowered lake levels, inspections and steamings may be cancelled. Check this site closer to the date.
The PS Enterprise is one of the world's oldest working paddle steamers. Today, following careful restoration and conservation, it is the largest working exhibit at the National Museum of Australia and is permanently moored on Lake Burley Griffin.
Come and see this beautifully restored boat. Listen to stories, as told by the volunteer crew, of a bygone era.
Subject to crew availability and weather permitting.
Free
Acton Jetty
Inside Children's Homes forum
Tuesday 14 February 2012, 9:30am to 1:00pmJoin Dr Joanna Penglase, author of Orphans of the Living and co-founder of Care Leavers Australia Network (CLAN), as she discusses her research into the history of the Forgotten Australians and looks at where we are today.
This will be followed by a panel discussion of life since the National Apology to the Forgotten Australians and Former Child Migrants.
Free
Bookings essential by email bookings@nma.gov.au or on (02) 6208 5021.
Visions Theatre
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PS Enterprise: Public inspection CANCELLED
Sunday 19 February 2012, 11:00am to 3:00pmNote: due to lowered lake levels, inspections and steamings may be cancelled. Check this site closer to the date.
The PS Enterprise is one of the world's oldest working paddle steamers. Today, following careful restoration and conservation, it is the largest working exhibit at the National Museum of Australia and is permanently moored on Lake Burley Griffin.
Come and see this beautifully restored boat. Listen to stories, as told by the volunteer crew, of a bygone era.
Subject to crew availability and weather permitting.
Free
Acton Jetty
Access program: Music at the Museum for people with a disability
Monday 20 February 2012, 10:00am to 11:30amCome and join in the fun, hear the stories and explore what the Museum has to offer through music and movement. Facilitated by music therapist Julie Wright and Suzie Higgie.
For adults
Free
Meet at the Information Desk in the Hall
Bookings essential by email bookings@nma.gov.au or phone (02) 6208 5021. If you are deaf, hearing or speech impaired you can call the Museum through the National Relay Service: TTY 1800 555 677; Speak and Listen 1800 555 727; Internet relay and please request 1800 026 132.
View more information about Music at the Museum for people with a disability
Drinks at the Peninsula Bar
Friday 24 February 2012, 5:00pm to 10:00pmFree entry
Cash bar
Presented by Peter Rowland Catering
Access Program: Art at the Museum for adults with a disability
Friday 2 March 2012, 1:00pm to 2:30pmThe Museum is pleased to offer a new art workshop program for adults with a disability that explores the exhibitions and themes in the Museum with art and creative crafts. These regular workshops are facilitated by artist Ali Aedy.
For adults
Cost: $20, $10 Friends of Museum
Meet at the Information Desk
Bookings essential by email bookings@nma.gov.au or phone (02) 6208 5021. If you are deaf, hearing or speech impaired you can call the Museum through the National Relay Service: TTY 1800 555 677; Speak and Listen 1800 555 727; Internet relay and please request 1800 026 132.
View more information about Art at the Museum for adults with a disability
Supper Club and Indigenous Night Tour
Saturday 3 March 2012, 6:30pm to 9:30pmDining
Revel in a dinner party like no other. Set in the Museum’s architecturally stunning main hall, guests will be treated to a fresh, delicious and gourmet ‘bush tucker’ dinner.
Enjoy a private night tour through the Museum’s Gallery of First Australians then join a communal dining table complete with friends you haven’t met yet, music and spectacular views. This one-off, one-of-a-kind supper club includes a two-course meal matched with Canberra district wines from award winning Capital Wines. An unforgettable night at the Museum!
Presented as part of Enlighten 2012.
Costs apply.
Book online at canberrafestival.com.au or at ticketek.com or call 13 28 49 or at any Ticketek outlet.
Doors open 6pm
The Hall