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At the heart of the National Museum of Australia is our National Historical Collection, more than 200,000 objects which represent Australia’s history and cultural heritage.
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Catch the free Culture Loop shuttle bus and take advantage of our extended hours from Boxing Day! Read our top insider’s tips on visiting Rome: City and Empire this summer.
Rome: City and Empire includes a range of elements designed to lead visitors on a multi-sensory journey through an ancient world.
Curator Jonathan Lineen details our new audio tour that connects defining moments in Australian history to objects on show in our exhibition galleries.
The Museum’s Master Plan to 2030 delivers an inspired vision for the 21st century and beyond — a national museum at the crossroads of material and digital realms, embracing both.