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Exhibition highlights

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Until 24 Feb 2019 Bush Mechanics See the broken-down cars and hear stories of ingenious repairs.
Daily First Australians Explore Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and culture.
Daily Landmarks Discover Australia’s environmental history.

What’s on

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Matthew Spriggs archaeology lecture
The Antarctica Experience
Time Traveller’s Book Club
Object Club: Journeys gallery
Tours and experiences

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.

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Explore stories

--> audio Home Front exhibition lecture series
Collection highlights David Allen agricultural medals
Collection highlights Joe McGinness collection
Collection highlights Ned Kelly collection
Defining Moments ALP split
Defining Moments Aboriginal cricket team
Defining Moments Federation Drought
Defining Moments Macquarie Dictionary
Defining Moments Murray River irrigation begins
Defining Moments Sydney Harbour Bridge opens

Museum news

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Antarctic ship makes ground at Museum

See Brickman Ryan McNaught’s wonderful new model icebreaker LEGO ship on display in our Gandel Atrium.
Acquiring a thylacine pelt

Discover the intriguing story behind the newly-acquired thylacine pelt on show at the Museum until mid-May 2019.
DreamWorks Animation

Iconic characters from DreamWorks Animation’s most celebrated films will feature in a new interactive exhibition opening at the National Museum in September 2019.
Stories from the People’s Walk

Read Nick and Mary Karvelas’ story — one of many heartfelt stories coming to life through our People’s Walk fundraising campaign.
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