October 2012 - January 2013
Museum Workshop examines the behind-the-scenes world of the conservators responsible for the physical care of objects in the Museum's collection.
Museum Workshop examines the behind-the-scenes world of the conservators responsible for the physical care of objects in the Museum's collection.
July 2012 - October 2012
Menagerie featured outstanding sculptural works depicting a variety of animals, produced by well-known and emerging artists.
Menagerie featured outstanding sculptural works depicting a variety of animals, produced by well-known and emerging artists.
March 2012 - July 2012
This exhibition from the American Museum of Natural History, New York presented the sights, sounds and stories of the legendary Silk Road – the most celebrated trade route for more than a thousand years.
This exhibition from the American Museum of Natural History, New York presented the sights, sounds and stories of the legendary Silk Road – the most celebrated trade route for more than a thousand years.
October 2011 - June 2012
Off the Walls: Art from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs Agencies 1967–2005 traced the history of artworks given to or acquired by federal Indigenous agencies. It included a collection of some 2000 works in the National Museum of Australia's National Historical Collection.
Off the Walls: Art from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs Agencies 1967–2005 traced the history of artworks given to or acquired by federal Indigenous agencies. It included a collection of some 2000 works in the National Museum of Australia's National Historical Collection.
September 2011 - January 2012
A powerful and important exhibition of contemporary Chinese art from the National Art Museum of China.
A powerful and important exhibition of contemporary Chinese art from the National Art Museum of China.
August 2009 - May 2012
Drawn from the collection of the National Museum of Australia, the Symbols exhibition explores some of the symbols Australians have chosen to represent themselves and their nation.
Drawn from the collection of the National Museum of Australia, the Symbols exhibition explores some of the symbols Australians have chosen to represent themselves and their nation.
March 2011 - July 2011
About the history and extraordinary influence of the Irish in Australia, from the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788, to the present. Includes personal reflections of Irish migrants, video and audio programs.
About the history and extraordinary influence of the Irish in Australia, from the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788, to the present. Includes personal reflections of Irish migrants, video and audio programs.
December 2010 - October 2011
Celebrated the wit and artistry of our established and well-loved political cartoonists as well as recognising the talents and stylistic variety of a new generation.
Celebrated the wit and artistry of our established and well-loved political cartoonists as well as recognising the talents and stylistic variety of a new generation.
December 2010 - September 2011
Captivating Aboriginal artworks by the Marika family from north-east Arnhem Land explored the journey of the Djang'kawu ancestors. Developed by the National Museum of Australia and the Art Gallery of the Northern Territory.
Captivating Aboriginal artworks by the Marika family from north-east Arnhem Land explored the journey of the Djang'kawu ancestors. Developed by the National Museum of Australia and the Art Gallery of the Northern Territory.
September 2010 - February 2011
Celebrated the 350th anniversary of the Royal Society and brought together unique treasures associated with voyages of scientific discovery to the South Seas.
Celebrated the 350th anniversary of the Royal Society and brought together unique treasures associated with voyages of scientific discovery to the South Seas.
June 2010 - August 2010
Papunya Painting: Out of the Australian Desert, shown at the National Art Museum of China, highlighted the National Museum of Australia's extraordinary collection of Western Desert art.
Papunya Painting: Out of the Australian Desert, shown at the National Art Museum of China, highlighted the National Museum of Australia's extraordinary collection of Western Desert art.
March 2010 - July 2010
Tayenebe, a Tasmanian Aboriginal word meaning 'exchange', celebrated the revitalisation of Tasmanian Aboriginal weaving.
Tayenebe, a Tasmanian Aboriginal word meaning 'exchange', celebrated the revitalisation of Tasmanian Aboriginal weaving.
December 2009 - May 2010
Water: H20=Life exhibition analysed the natural and cultural sides of the fluid that underpins life on earth. It offered a global perspective on water including Australia's water story. Developed by the American Museum of Natural History. Includes online education resources.
Water: H20=Life exhibition analysed the natural and cultural sides of the fluid that underpins life on earth. It offered a global perspective on water including Australia's water story. Developed by the American Museum of Natural History. Includes online education resources.
December 2009 - 31 January 2010
This exhibition featured a selection of some of the best Australian political cartoons published in 2009.
This exhibition featured a selection of some of the best Australian political cartoons published in 2009.
September 2009 - May 2012
Traced the story of Indigenous and non-Indigenous activists who fought for Indigenous civil rights in Australia from 1920 to 1970. Related to Collaboration for Indigenous Rights website. Includes videotape interviews.
Traced the story of Indigenous and non-Indigenous activists who fought for Indigenous civil rights in Australia from 1920 to 1970. Related to Collaboration for Indigenous Rights website. Includes videotape interviews.
July 2009 - November 2009
This exhibition examined the fine wool industry in Australia today, while recognising the importance of wool in its social and economic history.
This exhibition examined the fine wool industry in Australia today, while recognising the importance of wool in its social and economic history.
June 2009 - October 2009
Vaka Moana traced the dramatic story of one of the largest human migrations of all time across one third of the planet - the voyages of Pacific Islanders across the Pacific Ocean. An exhibition developed by Te Papa.
Vaka Moana traced the dramatic story of one of the largest human migrations of all time across one third of the planet - the voyages of Pacific Islanders across the Pacific Ocean. An exhibition developed by Te Papa.
March 2009 - April 2009
This exhibition explored the challenges faced by early Turkish immigrants as they settled into life in Victoria, and charted their successes and contributions to our multicultural community.
This exhibition explored the challenges faced by early Turkish immigrants as they settled into life in Victoria, and charted their successes and contributions to our multicultural community.
November 2008 - June 2009
Explored the way the coiled basketry technique diversified, establishing new fibre movements in a range of remote Aboriginal communities.
Explored the way the coiled basketry technique diversified, establishing new fibre movements in a range of remote Aboriginal communities.
December 2008 - 1 February 2009
This exhibition featured a selection of the best Australian political cartoons sourced throughout the year.
This exhibition featured a selection of the best Australian political cartoons sourced throughout the year.
December 2008 - March 2009
Detailed the life and work of Charles Darwin. The concurrent Darwin and Australia exhibition looked at Darwin's experiences during his short but important visit to Australia in early 1836. From the American Museum of Natural History.
Detailed the life and work of Charles Darwin. The concurrent Darwin and Australia exhibition looked at Darwin's experiences during his short but important visit to Australia in early 1836. From the American Museum of Natural History.
August 2008 - October 2008
The exhibition tells the story of Emily Kame Kngwarreye as one of Australia's greatest contemporary artists. Includes audio programs, photo galleries and installation video.
The exhibition tells the story of Emily Kame Kngwarreye as one of Australia's greatest contemporary artists. Includes audio programs, photo galleries and installation video.
July 2008 - November 2008
A photographic exhibition that explored the key role that Greek Australians played during the formative years of Australian culture.
A photographic exhibition that explored the key role that Greek Australians played during the formative years of Australian culture.
April 2008 - June 2008
Developed by the South Australian Museum, this exhibition centred on one of the largest and most spectacular Aboriginal Western Desert paintings: the great Ngurrara Canvas.
Developed by the South Australian Museum, this exhibition centred on one of the largest and most spectacular Aboriginal Western Desert paintings: the great Ngurrara Canvas.
March 2008 - June 2008
The exhibition highlights the incredible diversity of form and colour of fungi, lichens, mosses and liverworts, and some of the extraordinary people who work with them.
The exhibition highlights the incredible diversity of form and colour of fungi, lichens, mosses and liverworts, and some of the extraordinary people who work with them.
December 2007 - February 2008
The cartoons in this exhibition represented the best of our latest set of acquisitions from artists around Australia including Alan Moir, Bill Leak, Cathy Wilcox, Geoff Pryor, John Spooner and Mark Knight.
The cartoons in this exhibition represented the best of our latest set of acquisitions from artists around Australia including Alan Moir, Bill Leak, Cathy Wilcox, Geoff Pryor, John Spooner and Mark Knight.
November 2007 - February 2008
This exhibition highlighted the National Museum's extraordinary collection of Western Desert art. The online exhibition includes a gallery of the works, biographies of the artists and stories of land, history and culture. Resources include audio programs and activities for children.
This exhibition highlighted the National Museum's extraordinary collection of Western Desert art. The online exhibition includes a gallery of the works, biographies of the artists and stories of land, history and culture. Resources include audio programs and activities for children.
September 2007 - November 2007
Explored the migration stories of people from diverse backgrounds who now call the distinctively different regional centres of Lightning Ridge and Robinvale home.
Explored the migration stories of people from diverse backgrounds who now call the distinctively different regional centres of Lightning Ridge and Robinvale home.
September 2007 - October 2007
In 1967 Canada's Montreal welcomed more than 50 million visitors to Expo 67 over a period of six months. Forty years on, explore the world of Australia at Expo 67 Montreal in this online exhibition.
In 1967 Canada's Montreal welcomed more than 50 million visitors to Expo 67 over a period of six months. Forty years on, explore the world of Australia at Expo 67 Montreal in this online exhibition.
April 2007 - 26 August 2007
This exhibition explored the development of Australia's rail network and featured some of the most famous railway journeys in the country, such as the old and new Ghan, the Queenslander and the Indian Pacific.
This exhibition explored the development of Australia's rail network and featured some of the most famous railway journeys in the country, such as the old and new Ghan, the Queenslander and the Indian Pacific.
March 2007 - March 2008
Drew on the Museum's collection to explore Indigenous culture in the city. Check out the 'Who you callin' urban?' video online or just read the transcript.
Drew on the Museum's collection to explore Indigenous culture in the city. Check out the 'Who you callin' urban?' video online or just read the transcript.
March 2007 to June 2007
This exhibition traced the history of the Miss Australia quest from 1907, through to its final year in 2000. Resources include an image gallery of winners and an education kit.
This exhibition traced the history of the Miss Australia quest from 1907, through to its final year in 2000. Resources include an image gallery of winners and an education kit.
January 2007 - February 2007
A selection of Brian and Barbara Lynch's old grocery wares and toys were displayed when they won the Collector Cam competition run by ABC Television's Collectors.
A selection of Brian and Barbara Lynch's old grocery wares and toys were displayed when they won the Collector Cam competition run by ABC Television's Collectors.
December 2006 - March 2007
The items in this exhibition represented the best of our 2006 acquisitions from cartoonists around Australia. Cartoons from major city newspapers were represented along with examples from regional publications.
The items in this exhibition represented the best of our 2006 acquisitions from cartoonists around Australia. Cartoons from major city newspapers were represented along with examples from regional publications.
December 2006 - March 2007
This exhibition celebrated the centenary of surf lifesaving in Australia. Share online stories from surf lifesavers and explore 100 years of service protecting the nation's beaches.
This exhibition celebrated the centenary of surf lifesaving in Australia. Share online stories from surf lifesavers and explore 100 years of service protecting the nation's beaches.
August 2006 - February 2007
Beaded Links showcased the creative uses of beads across Commonwealth nations over many centuries.
Beaded Links showcased the creative uses of beads across Commonwealth nations over many centuries.
July 2006 - September 2006
This exhibition displayed rarely seen Pacific artefacts collected during the voyages of Captain James Cook from the collection of the University of Gottingen, Germany.
This exhibition displayed rarely seen Pacific artefacts collected during the voyages of Captain James Cook from the collection of the University of Gottingen, Germany.
July 2006 - September 2006
A documentary photographic exhibition that featured 80 works by students from Pacific Island communities. A small selection is available online.
A documentary photographic exhibition that featured 80 works by students from Pacific Island communities. A small selection is available online.
July 2006 - July 2011
Dhari a Krar: Headdresses and Masks from the Torres Strait brought together a diverse collection of masks, headdresses and dance objects from the Torres Strait.
Dhari a Krar: Headdresses and Masks from the Torres Strait brought together a diverse collection of masks, headdresses and dance objects from the Torres Strait.
June 2006 - July 2006
The Central Land Council in Alice Springs created this photographic exhibition featuring some of the highlights from the council's archival collection.
The Central Land Council in Alice Springs created this photographic exhibition featuring some of the highlights from the council's archival collection.
April 2006 - June 2006
Traced epic journeys from the United Kingdom to Australia in the Victorian era. Limited material available online.
Traced epic journeys from the United Kingdom to Australia in the Victorian era. Limited material available online.
March 2006 - June 2006
A Summer of Cricket captured the spirit of cricket as it has been played and watched by generations of Australians. Test your knowledge of cricketing terms and try the online interactives.
A Summer of Cricket captured the spirit of cricket as it has been played and watched by generations of Australians. Test your knowledge of cricketing terms and try the online interactives.
March 2006 - May 2006
People of the Cedar expressed the richness of artistic culture among the First Nation Peoples of Canada's Northwest Coast.
People of the Cedar expressed the richness of artistic culture among the First Nation Peoples of Canada's Northwest Coast.
Dec 2005 - March 2006
Displayed the National Museum's rich and varied collection, with new acquisitions and old favourites from the National Historical Collection.
Displayed the National Museum's rich and varied collection, with new acquisitions and old favourites from the National Historical Collection.
June 2005 - October 2005
This exhibition featured works from the Museum's collection donated by Noelle Sandwith. Through Noelle's sketches and writings, the exhibition captured the unique environment, the characters and the lifestyles of this quintessentially Australian experience.
This exhibition featured works from the Museum's collection donated by Noelle Sandwith. Through Noelle's sketches and writings, the exhibition captured the unique environment, the characters and the lifestyles of this quintessentially Australian experience.
March 2005 - June 2005
This exhibition is a selection of the best works entered in the 2004 competition.
This exhibition is a selection of the best works entered in the 2004 competition.
December 2004 - August 2005
Extremes explored some of the world's great southern deserts. Trace the history, culture and commonalities of Southern Africa's Namib and Kalahari deserts, South America's Atacama, and Australia's Red Centre online.
Extremes explored some of the world's great southern deserts. Trace the history, culture and commonalities of Southern Africa's Namib and Kalahari deserts, South America's Atacama, and Australia's Red Centre online.
May 2004 - June 2004
Behind the Lines: The Year's Best Cartoons brought together a selection of the best works entered in the National Museum of Australia's 2003 Political Cartooning Competition.
Behind the Lines: The Year's Best Cartoons brought together a selection of the best works entered in the National Museum of Australia's 2003 Political Cartooning Competition.
February 2004 - October 2004
Royal Romance examined Australia's passionate response to Queen Elizabeth II's first visit in 1954, and whether the nation has fallen out of love since. See the detailed online exhibition.
Royal Romance examined Australia's passionate response to Queen Elizabeth II's first visit in 1954, and whether the nation has fallen out of love since. See the detailed online exhibition.
July 2002 - July 2006
This exhibition explored Torres Strait Islander migration and the continuing strong cultural connections between mainland communities and the Torres Strait. Limited information available online.
This exhibition explored Torres Strait Islander migration and the continuing strong cultural connections between mainland communities and the Torres Strait. Limited information available online.
March 2001 - January 2010
From the humble Hills hoist to the legend of ANZAC, Nation took a new approach to Australian history through Australian symbols.
From the humble Hills hoist to the legend of ANZAC, Nation took a new approach to Australian history through Australian symbols.
March 2001 - October 2007
Horizons traced incredible stories of human relocation. It looked at how migration shaped the Australia we know today, and the role governments have played.
Horizons traced incredible stories of human relocation. It looked at how migration shaped the Australia we know today, and the role governments have played.
