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New role explores cultural and environmental regeneration in the time of climate change
Addressing the issue of climate change through the lens of contemporary and sustainable Australian design is one of the aims of the new Swayn Senior Fellow in Australian Design at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra.

Fellows explore modern challenges in architecture, land management and garden design
Exploring solutions to the challenges presented by climate change through architecture, garden design and land and water regeneration is just one of the ambitions of three Fellows appointed by the National Museum of Australia in Canberra.

Four Australian Aboriginal spears taken by James Cook to be returned to traditional owners
Four Australian Aboriginal spears taken by Lieutenant James Cook in 1770 from Kamay (Botany Bay), are to be repatriated back to Country.

National Museum of Australia’s collection transformed in evocative new photographic art exhibition
Dense fog, shifting mist and the dark waters of the Murrumbidgee River transform objects from the National Museum of Australia’s collection in a new exhibition by contemporary artist Vic McEwan, on display at the National Museum of Australia from 23 February to 30 April 2023.

National Museum celebrates diversity ahead of Sydney WorldPride 2023
The National Museum of Australia will hold a queering the museum event in honour of Australia hosting WorldPride in Sydney which takes place over 17 days in February and March.

Museum statement on Government funding for National Cultural Institutions
The National Museum of Australia has welcomed news that the Federal Government will address the financial problems faced by the National Cultural and Collecting Institutions.

Museum takes visitors beyond the Milky Way with new VR experience
Soar beyond our solar system and experience the greatest scientific endeavour in history or explore a frozen fragment of the only planet which sustains life in two virtual reality (VR) films.

Review of donation of Rover Thomas artwork
In the wake of concerns expressed about the provenance of the Rover Thomas work Jabanunga aka Goorialla (The Rainbow Serpent) which was gifted to the National Museum of Australia (NMA), in March 2022 the Museum established an internal review to consider issues raised about the provenance and value of the painting (‘the Review’).

Joint exhibition honours 2023 Australian of the Year recipients
The National Museum of Australia and the National Australia Day Council today launched an exhibition of significant objects chosen by the eight extraordinary 2023 Australian of the Year state and territory recipients, which tell personal stories about their lives, aspirations, and experiences.

Museum celebrates History Makers challenge winners
Schools from all over Australia have shared in prizes awarded by the National Museum of Australia and project sponsor, the Gandel Foundation, as winners of the inaugural History Makers school challenge.

Goddesses, demons, witches and spirits feature in groundbreaking exhibition exploring feminine power
A bold exhibition exploring female spiritual beings and feminine power in the ancient and modern world, featuring stunning objects from the British Museum, opens at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra on December 8, 2022.

Historic colonial billiard table acquired by the National Museum of Australia
Intricate carvings depicting Australia’s early history including colonial bush life, the gold rush and representations of conflict occurring between settlers and First Nations peoples, feature on a unique ‘Australian Colonial Billiard Table’, acquired by the National Museum of Australia in Canberra.