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The Antarctica Experience

Explore a day in the life of Antarctic scientists in this immersive virtual reality adventure. Fri–Sun, costs apply.
Beyond the Milky Way

Journey to the edge of the universe in this 360-degree virtual reality experience. Fri–Sun, costs apply.
Tim and Gina Fairfax Discovery Centre

Open daily, bookings essential. Free for those with Friends memberships.

Exhibitions

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Daily, free Great Southern Land
Until 12 Feb 23, free 2023 Australian of the Year
Until 12 Feb 23, free Belonging
Until 13 Feb 23, free Asia TOPA

What's on

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10 Feb 23, costs apply Night at the Museum: Queer
Daily, costs apply First Australians tour
Various dates, Friends exclusive, costs apply Drawing workshops: The Female Form with Naomi Zouwer
Various dates, costs apply Feared and Revered quiet hours

Museum News

Museum blog
Prime Minister opens Walking through a Songline

Prime Minister the Hon Anthony Albanese MP recently launched Walking through a Songline in Phnom Penh, as part of the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Australia and Cambodia.
History Makers

Watch the prize-winning student videos in full now.
Aerial view of The National Museum of Australia on Acton Peninsula, Canberra.
Museum statement on asbestos

Access to the Museum via road and paved pedestrian path remains unchanged while the NCA works to remove small pieces of asbestos.

Australian history and culture

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Australia's Defining Moments Digital Classroom
Ash Barty’s Wimbledon outfit
Bodyline
The Museum magazine, issue 20

Stories Explorer

Collection highlights Bionic ear prototype
Collection highlights Royal tour Crossley landaulette
Defining Moments 9 by 5 exhibition
Defining Moments Australian flag defined
Defining Moments Canberra bushfires
--> Audio on demand AE Smith Instruments collection
--> Audio on demand Barks, Birds and Billabongs symposium
--> Audio on demand Compleat archaeologist: Mike Smith, desert archaeology and museums
--> Audio on demand Historical imagination series
--> Audio on demand New Encounters conference audio

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