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Ancient Greeks blockbuster opens
A compelling exhibition exploring the theme of competition in the Ancient Greek world and featuring stunning objects from the British Museum’s collection, opens at the National Museum of Australia on Friday, 17 December.

Chinese sculptures on display at the National Museum in Canberra
As part of an ongoing partnership with the prestigious National Art Museum of China (NAMOC), three modern Chinese sculptures is on display at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra.

National Museum welcomes new Council Chair
The National Museum of Australia welcomes the appointment of Warwick Smith AO as the new Chair of the Museum’s Council.

Australian arts icon Robyn Archer donates collection
Internationally acclaimed singer, writer, performer, artistic director and public arts advocate Robyn Archer AO has donated personal items collected over two decades to the National Museum of Australia in Canberra.

National Museum welcomes two new appointments to the Museum Council
The National Museum of Australia welcomes the appointment of Sandra Chipchase and Natasha Bowness to the Museum’s Council.

Museum launches iconic Arnhem Land sound and sensory exhibition
The first major exploration of didjeridu, produced by the South Australian Museum in partnership with the National Museum of Australia, will go on display in Canberra for the final leg of its tour.

Major philanthropic gift for Discovery Centre
Leading Australian philanthropists Mr Tim Fairfax AC and Mrs Gina Fairfax have supported the development of a new dedicated children’s play and education space at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra, which will open in October 2021.

David Jones and Peter Yu receive Order of Australia awards
The National Museum of Australia in Canberra has congratulated Council chair David Jones and former Council member Professor Peter Yu on their Order of Australia awards.

National Museum of Australia welcomes the appointment of Tracey Whiting AM to the Museum Council
The National Museum of Australia welcomes the appointment of Ms Tracey Whiting AM to the Museum’s Council.

Ancient Greeks blockbuster comes to Australia after COVID-19 delay
A major exhibition, Ancient Greeks: Athletes, Warriors and Heroes from the British Museum featuring iconic objects which have never toured the southern hemisphere, is coming to the National Museum of Australia in Canberra in December 2021, after COVID-19 delayed its arrival last year.

Rare treasures on display from Museum's largest acquisition
Over 500 Australian historical artefacts and decorative arts objects drawn from the internationally recognised Trevor Kennedy Collection are now on display at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra.

National Museum celebrates 20 years
The National Museum of Australia in Canberra has commissioned renowned guitarists Slava and Leonard Grigoryan to compose a suite of music inspired by historic collection objects to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its opening.