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Australia and China exchange Songlines and Terracotta Warriors
Minister announces major exchange
The National Museum of Australia is proud to lead a landmark cultural exchange of exhibitions with China – touring Songlines to Beijing and hosting the extraordinary Terracotta Warriors.
Discover more about this historic partnership and what it means for Australian audiences
Join us as we examine the remarkable legacy of Norman Hetherington, artist, performer and creator of Mr Squiggle.
Costs apply, bookings essential
Be transported to one of the world’s most breathtaking and pristine landscapes in this VR experience narrated by Luke Hemsworth.
Costs apply, bookings essential
Ride the cultural phenomenon that is the Korean wave in this exhibition from the V&A, exclusive to the National Museum this summer.
We welcome the appointment of award-winning historian Professor Clare Wright as the new Council Chair.
The Museum is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of one of the key landscape architects behind the iconic Garden of Australian Dreams.
Access by road and paved pedestrian path is unchanged while the NCA undertakes remediation as a precautionary public safety measure.
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