Momentous
Take a moment to share your COVID-19 and 2019–20 bushfire experiences as we record how Australians adapt in times of great change.
Share your story on MomentousThe Museum from home
Explore our exhibitions, experiences and events online and in Canberra as we continue to bring our nation’s unique and remarkable stories to life.
Our collection
At the heart of the National Museum of Australia is our National Historical Collection, more than 210,000 objects which represent Australia’s history and cultural heritage.
Search our collectionExplore stories
Learn how sharing stories helps capture a complex and nuanced picture of the world we live in today.
To kick off 2021 we look back at some of Australia’s big crowning achievements that have shaped who we are.
Go behind the scenes of our new environmental history gallery and explore Diane Hunter's experience of Cyclone Tracy.
An album of historic photographs featuring early views of Canberra has been donated by the family of former Greens MLA Meredith Hunter.