Friends exclusive events

Museum curators work with collectors, communities, artists and makers to build a collection that represents the richness and diversity of Australian history and culture. Join curator Catherine Czerw to learn about our collecting process and take a behind-the-scenes look at one of our latest acquisitions, George Milpurrurru’s Goose Egg Painting. Join Friends

Museum curators work with collectors, communities, artists and makers to build a collection that represents the richness and diversity of Australian history and culture. Join curator Catherine Czerw to learn about our collecting process and take a behind-the-scenes look at one of our latest acquisitions, George Milpurrurru’s Goose Egg Painting. Join Friends

What does it take to build and maintain a public memorial in Australia? Join Dr Paul Meyer, Friends member and Chair of the SIEV X Memorial Committee, to hear all about this evocative site in Weston Park, Yarralumla, which remembers the 353 refugees who died in the sinking of the fishing boat SIEV X on 19 October 2001 on its way to Australia. Join Friends

This month we explore the world of words through Simon Winchester’s Tale of Murder, Madness and the Oxford English Dictionary. This monumental task requiring thousands of volunteers revealed an incredible story when the dictionary’s editor, James Murray, travelled to Crowthorne to meet WC Minor, one of the keenest volunteers. Join Friends

Does history repeat itself? How can a knowledge of Australian history enhance our understanding of the present and prepare us for the future? This month we’ll ponder these questions with this collection of essays by a diverse range of historians. Join Friends