Events from 5 July 2008 to 31 July 2008.
Mushrooms, Stinkhorns, Cannonball fungi and more
Sunday 6 July 2008, 11am to 1pm
Discover that there is more to mushrooms than meets the eye. Heino Lepp, Honorary Associate at the Australian National Botanic Gardens, will reveal the astonishing world of the fungal kingdom in this popular nine week series of talks. Topics will range from fungal lifestyles and ecology to fungi and people, and spend some time looking at fungi in the gardens. No previous fungal or botanical knowledge necessary!
Please note: A new talk will be presented each Thursday from 1 May to 3 July at 2.30pm and repeated the following Sunday from 4 May to 6 July at 11am.
The venue for this event is:
The Australian National Botanic Gardens Theatrette,
Clunies Ross Street, Acton, Canberra.
Bookings essential through their Visitor Information 02 6250 9540.
For more information visit the
Australian National Botanic Gardens website.
Didjeridu performance
NAIDOC Week
Fourth Annual Didjeridu Competition
Sunday 6 July 2008, 1pm to 2pm
NAIDOC Week
Wiradjuri Echo: Dance workshop
Tuesday 8 July 2008, 2pm to 3pm
Talks and Tours
Behind-the-scenes curator's talk
Wednesday 9 July 2008, 12 noon to 1pm
Curator Alison Mercieca will talk about material
collected during archaeological investigations of
Macassan trepang (sea cucumber) harvesting on the
coast of northern Australia. Objects will be available for
viewing.
Cost (including light lunch): $7 per person; $5 for Friends
Bookings essential on (02) 6208 5048
Friends Lounge
NAIDOC Week
'If it wasn't for them ...' Aboriginal protesters of the 1920s and 1930s: Public conversation
Wednesday 9 July 2008, 2pm to 4pm
Explore this sometimes overlooked story of activism - Aboriginal protests of the 1920s and 1930s. Join Professor John Maynard (activist Fred Maynard's grandson), from the University of Newcastle, for an informal discussion with some of the original political activists.
Free
Friends Lounge
> View the full range of National Museum programs during NAIDOC week
NAIDOC Week
Wiradjuri Echo: Dance workshop
Wednesday 9 July 2008, 2pm to 3pm
A Different Time: The Expedition Photographs of Herbert Basedow 1903–1928
Friends exhibition preview
Thursday 10 July 2008, 6pm to 7pm
Join curator David Kaus for a talk and tour through the exhibition of Herbert Basedow's fascinating photographs of life in remote central and northern Australia.
Exclusive for Friends and their guests
Friends membership is open to everyone
Cost: $10 per guest; free for Friends
Bookings essential on (02) 6208 5048
Friends Lounge
NAIDOC Week
NAIDOC on the Peninsula
Saturday 12 July 2008, 10am to 4pm
Enjoy a major concert headlined by Troy Cassar-Daley, with market stalls, art and craft activities for families, artist demonstrations and bush tucker. Presented by AIATSIS, National Museum of Australia and DEWHA.
Free
The Hall and Forecourt, National Museum of Australia/
AIATSIS Amphitheatre
The Hall
> View more information about NAIDOC on the Peninsula
VIVID, the National Photography Festival: Children's workshop
Monday 14 July 2008, 10am to 12 noon
Explore Australian history through the camera lens with a Museum photographer. Participants will view photographic equipment that spans a century, learn simple lighting techniques and take photographs of objects and Museum architecture. Bring your own digital camera for this two-hour workshop. Suitable for children aged 8–15 years.
Cost: $15 per person; $12 for
Friends
Bookings essential on (02) 6208 5021
Bunyip—Biami Rooms
VIVID, the National Photography Festival: Children's workshop
Tuesday 15 July 2008, 10am to 12 noon
Explore Australian history through the camera lens with a Museum photographer. Participants will view photographic equipment that spans a century, learn simple lighting techniques and take photographs of objects and Museum architecture. Bring your own digital camera for this two-hour workshop. Suitable for children aged 8–15 years.
Cost: $15 per person; $12 for
Friends
Bookings essential on (02) 6208 5021
Bunyip—Biami Rooms
Women's voices
Friday 18 July 2008, 10am to 11.30am
This popular series features women talking about their lives, work and passions. Our guest speaker is Moya Simpson, singer, actor and comedian, and one half of duo Shortis and Simpson.
Cost (including morning tea): $7 per person; $5 for Friends
Bookings essential on (02) 6208 5048
Friends Lounge
Museums of the world
Thursday 24 July 2008, 3pm to 4.30pm
A representative from the Embassy of the Republic of Korea will present an insight into museums and cultural institutions in Korea.
Cost (including refreshments): $7 per person; $5 for Friends
Bookings essential on (02) 6208 5048
Friends Lounge
Making music with Friends
Friday 25 July 2008, 10am to 11am
Enjoy making music around the Museum with Rocking Horse Music. Suitable for children aged two to five years.
Exclusive to Friends
Friends membership is open to everyone
Cost (including morning tea): $10 per child and accompanying adult; $3 per additional child/adult
Bookings
essential on (02) 6208 5048
Friends Lounge
Playlunch with Friends
Wednesday 30 July 2008, 10.40am to 12 noon
Get creative and take part in fun craft activities, ideal for children under five.
Cost (including light refreshments): $3 per adult and $2 per child for non members; free for Friends
Bookings essential on (02) 6208 5048
Friends Lounge
