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Statement by National Museum director Dr Mathew Trinca.
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An open letter from the National Cultural Institutions of Canberra.
The Museum from home
We continue to bring our nation’s unique and remarkable stories to life online, while our doors in Canberra are closed.
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At the heart of the National Museum of Australia is our National Historical Collection, more than 210,000 objects which represent Australia’s history and cultural heritage.
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National Reconciliation Week runs from 27 May to 3 June. Explore three significant milestones in the reconciliation journey.
Discover some of the fascinating sporting history held in the Museum's collection.
Explore togetherness with us as part of MuseumWeek, from making art with the Tjanpi Desert Weavers to taking a look at the founding of the United Nations.
Read how research and conservation work on the oldest dress in the Museum’s collection continues when our staff are working from home.