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Exploring histories and collections to create a positive future for Australian gardens
Exploring the positive influences of regeneration and conservation through sustainable gardening in times of global warming is one focus of the inaugural White Family Fellow in Australian Garden History at 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 extraordinary 2024 Australian of the Year state and territory recipients, which reveal 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.

Museum welcomes Ben Maguire as Council Chair
The National Museum of Australia is delighted by the appointment of current Council member Ben Maguire as the next Chair of the Museum Council and the appointment of Professor Clare Wright OAM as a Council member.