The making of an exhibition
Hear how the Museum’s new Antarctica exhibition evolved from first ideas to final realisation in this behind-the-scenes chat with curator Dr Laura Cook.
Discover how a partnership with the Australian Antarctic Division helped create a national collection that tells the story of Australia’s enduring connection to the continent.
Meet our expert curator
Date
Tuesday 25 August
Time
11am to 12pm
Location
Visions Theatre
Cost
Adult (16+) $15
Concession $12.50
Friends free
Live captions and hearing loop available
Dr Laura Cook was born and raised in the shadow of the mighty Dundee polar icebreaker Discovery, which took Scott, Shackleton and Mawson to the Antarctic. Laura is a curator who joined the National Museum of Australia in 2008. She has been delighted to work on the acquisition of the National Antarctic Heritage collection and the development of the Antarctica exhibition.
Banner image: Concept design for Antarctica exhibition by studioplusthree