Join Senior Curator Kate Morschel as she unpacks the vision behind the hit exhibition Hallyu! The Korean Wave, exploring how K‑culture – from K‑pop and K‑drama to cutting‑edge design – has emerged as a global phenomenon and why it resonates so strongly today. Kate will also share insights on the experiences of the Korean–Australian community. Free and exclusive to Friends, bookings essential. Join Friends

Meet Sarah Balzer, Head of Exhibitions at the Museum, as she shares insights about taking a show like Songlines: Tracking the Seven Sisters to Helsinki, New Delhi and more than 30 venues across 13 countries. Sarah will explain how the Museum's international program presents Australian stories to global audiences and builds long-term partnerships with museums and galleries. Free and exclusive to Friends, bookings essential. Join Friends

Kick off your 2026 reading with Suzanne Falkiner’s saga of life at sea in the early 19th century from a uniquely female view. French woman Rose de Freycinet circumnavigated the world with her naval officer husband and left a detailed record of her daily experiences. Exclusive to Friends. Join Friends

Join authors Darren Rix and Craig Cormick to hear how they pieced together this remarkable account of what First Nations people experienced when James Cook navigated their shores in 1770. Hear of their east coast travels to gather stories which they have carefully presented in this retelling of first encounters. Exclusive to Friends. Join Friends