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Mr Squiggle and Korean cultural wave land in Canberra
Two giants of Australian and global pop culture will take centre-stage in dynamic and playful exhibitions at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra in 2025.

Our Story launches in Canberra
The National Museum of Australia will host the inaugural showing of a groundbreaking exhibition that explores the history of relations between Aboriginal and Chinese people in Australia.

National Museum of Australia welcomes Tony Ayres to its Council
The National Museum of Australia welcomes the recent appointment of Mr Tony Ayres to the Museum’s Council for a three-year term.

Iconic fashion collection finds new home at National Museum
The National Museum of Australia in Canberra is now home to more than 1,000 significant items that chart the colourful history of Australian and international fashion and design over 150 years.

Kōimi T’chakat Moriori – ancestors returning from Australia
Two Kōimi T’chakat Moriori (Moiriori ancestors) have begun their journey home from Australia, with a special handover ceremony at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra today.

National Museum brings Kimberley wilderness to Canberra with new virtual reality experience
Journey over the edges of waterfalls, cross magical coastlines, and venture into the heart of an ancient landscape unlike anywhere else on Earth as the National Museum of Australia brings The Great Kimberley Wilderness to audiences in Canberra from 26 December 2024.

Ancient Pompeii comes to life in major new exhibition
The volcanic eruption that destroyed Pompeii almost 2,000 years ago takes centre stage in a first-of-its-kind multi-sensory exhibition at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra.

Children’s book A Woolly Tale tells the story of Chris the Sheep’s missing years
Inspired by the true story of a merino sheep who was lost for five years in the bush near Canberra and set the record for the world’s heaviest fleece, A Woolly Tale is a delightful new fictional tale for children launched by the National Museum of Australia.

Powerful First Nations story to tour Southeast Asia
The incredible stories of Yawkyawk – mermaid-like ancestral spirits from Western Arnhem Land – will be taken to Southeast Asian audiences under a new $3.5 million partnership between the National Museum of Australia in Canberra and the ASEAN-Australia Centre.

Peter Walker reappointed to National Museum of Australia Council
The National Museum of Australia in Canberra has welcomed the reappointment of Peter Walker to the Museum’s Council.

National Museum welcomes two Council appointments
The National Museum of Australia in Canberra has welcomed the appointment of Karen Mundine and the reappointment of Natasha Bowness to the Museum’s Council, both for three-year terms.

Egypt blockbuster delivers $27 million boost to Canberra
The National Museum of Australia’s record-breaking exhibition, Discovering Ancient Egypt, has smashed another record, generating $27.7 million in total economic stimulus for the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).