Gandel Atrium | National Museum of Australia

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Location: National Museum of Australia

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.

See our special Play exhibition of children's toys, on show in the Gandel Atrium until 14 February 2022.

Exhibition highlights

A double storey dolls house with two panels at the front of the house that open to reveal the interior. It has a pitched brown roof, a set of stairs leading up to a door on the second floor on the left, a covered front entrance in the middle, and a covered porch on the right. It also includes lace curtains in top and bottom windows on the left panel. The exterior is decorated with painted gables, window coverings and stone effects above the windows and on the corners of the house. The double door main entrance on the front is finished with painted wooden strips representing lintels, sills, and architraves, and can be opened and closed. The house is secured to a wooden base. - click to view larger image — Doll's house

Old rusted truck on display in the Gandel Atrium. - click to view larger image — TJ Series Bedford truck used to carry supplies to Wave Hill Station

A large metal trunk with a hinged lid. There are two clips at the front, as well as a loop to attach a padlock. On either side of the trunk are handles in the form of metal loops. There is rust across the metal of the trunk. - click to view larger image — Brian Manning’s tuckerbox

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

Memento of Wave Hill Walk-Off

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