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Closure: Our Landmarks gallery is temporarily closed while we create a new space for more Australian stories. Explore what’s on at the Museum

Until 15 April 24, free Material World
Until 18 Feb 24, free Belonging
Until 24 Sept 23, free Aussie: Posters by Peter Drew
Daily, free First Australians

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The Antarctica Experience VR

Explore a day in the life of Antarctic scientists in this immersive virtual reality adventure. Various dates, costs apply.

Beyond the Milky Way VR

Journey to the edge of the universe in this 360-degree virtual reality experience. Various dates, costs apply.

Tim and Gina Fairfax Discovery Centre

Open daily, bookings essential. Free for those with Friends memberships.

Guided tours

Enhance your Museum experience by taking a guided tour.  Daily, costs apply.

Discovering Ancient Egypt coming soon

Explore the history and culture of ancient Egypt in this must-see exhibition opening on 15 December.

Celebrating Australia's national floral emblem

In 2023 we mark 35 years of wattle as Australia's official floral emblem.

History Makers Video Challenge entries close soon

Share a defining moment to be in the running to win $2,000 for your school. Entries close 15 September.

Take our free Material World tour

Listen online as curator Lyndon Anderson explores some of the most interesting objects and the stories they reveal in this free tour.

Aerial view of a modern building on a peninsula surrounded by a lake.

Access to the Museum via road and paved pedestrian path remains unchanged while the NCA works to remove small pieces of asbestos.

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Annual Appeal 2023

Make a donation to our new sound installation for the Garden of Australian Dreams.

Friends

Join for free Discovery Centre entry and discounts for major exhibitions and in our Shop.

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