Join singers, dancers, politicians and members of the community to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Mabo High Court decision which recognised that Eddie Koiki Mabo and others held native title to land on Murray Island (Mer) in the Torres Strait.

Presented by the ACT Torres Strait Islanders Corporation, in partnership with the National Museum of Australia.

Free
Bookings essential by email bookings@nma.gov.au or phone (02) 6208 5021 (9am – 5pm weekdays)
Visions Theatre

Senior Indigenous curator Margo Neale will discuss how art and history museums discharge their obligations to Indigenous people. This talk will explore methods of incorporating Indigenous ways of thinking and being into the structures and processes of museums of the 21st-century.

Free 
Bookings essential by email bookings@nma.gov.au or phone (02) 6208 5021 (9am – 5pm weekdays)
Visions Theatre

The Museum continues its art workshops 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. 

Cook up a mosaic pattern
Revel in the rich colours, textures and aromas of the spices and foodstuffs traded along the Silk Road, then use them as art materials to make a mosaic pattern.

For adults (16 years and over)
Cost: $20, $10 Friends of Museum 
Bookings essential by email bookings@nma.gov.au or phone (02) 6208 5021 (9am – 5pm weekdays)
Meet at the Information Desk in the Hall

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 our access programs

Prominent women talk about their lives, work and passions.

Cost: $10, $5 Friends (includes refreshments)
Bookings essential by email  friends@nma.gov.au or phone (02) 6208 5048 (9am – 5pm weekdays)
Mabo Room, AIATSIS building

Indulge in the sights, smells, tastes and sounds of the Silk Road. Enjoy food and craft market stalls, artist demonstrations, music, dance and astronomy.

This free event includes entry to Travelling the Silk Road.
The Hall, National Museum

View more information about the Night market festival

The National Museum of Australia continues its popular music workshops for people with disabilities. Facilitated by music therapist Julie Wright.

Come and join in the fun and explore what the Museum has to offer through music and movement.

For preschool children (0 to 5 years) with their families
These workshops are designed for all preschoolers with or without a disability

Free
Bookings essential by email bookings@nma.gov.au or phone (02) 6208 5021 (9am – 5pm weekdays)
Meet at the Information Desk in the Hall

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 our access programs

Join Ken Parry, ancient history scholar and Silk Road expert, in conversation with Joyce Morgan, co-author of Journeys on the Silk Road, as they discuss travelling the Silk Road from the time of Genghis Khan to today.

Free
Bookings essential by email bookings@nma.gov.au or phone (02) 6208 5021 (9am – 5pm weekdays)
Visions Theatre