Gandel Atrium | National Museum of Australia

Name: Gandel Atrium
Start: 2020-06-02T9:00
Location: National Museum of Australia

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Discover objects large and small in our Gandel Atrium. This stunning architectural space includes highlights from our collection and new acquisitions. It is also the gateway to our Cafe and Shop.

Exhibition highlights

A poster bearing the text 'OLYMPIC GAMES / MELBOURNE / 22 NOV - 8 DEC / 1956' on a blue background. The poster also features a white folded scroll containing the Olympic ring symbol and the coat of arms of the City of Melbourne. The poster is mounted on a backing. - click to view larger image — 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games poster designed by Richard Beck

The head and torso of a large scale Kewpie doll performance prop. The head and torso are a single cast fibreglass piece, painted with pink skin, red lips, black eye details, glitter-gold hair, and a glitter-blue strapless dress. - click to view larger image — Betty the kewpie doll, from the Sydney Olympics Closing Ceremony

Morris Model FE Pye outside broadcast van used by Australian Broadcasting Corporation Television (ABC-TV). The van is predominantly metallic blue, with a white flash along both sides, and a white roof. — ABC Television outside broadcast van used at the Melbourne Olympics

Official Sydney Olympics torchbearer uniform worn by Nova Peris

Three colourful stuffed toy mascots including an echidna, kookaburra and a platypus. - click to view larger image — Sydney Olympic Games mascot toys

Sculpture of a sailing vessel fabricated from shells and wood. - click to view larger image — *HMB* Endeavour *Ship* by Kurt Kynuna

Multicoloured bogong moth sculpture hanging from the ceiling. - click to view larger image — Bogong Moth by Reko Rennie

Model of a large dinosaur skeleton on display in the Atrium of the National Museum of Australia. - click to view larger image — Muttaburrasaurus

Vintage pink caravan. - click to view larger image — Propert Trailaway touring caravan

Front view of the FJ Holden. - click to view larger image — FJ Holden Special sedan

Molly Goodall FJ Holden

Muttaburrasaurus remade

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