Daily 75-minute sessions: 9.15am, 10.45am, 12.15pm, 2pm, 3.30pmThis fun, immersive play and learn space is designed for children of all abilities from birth to 6 years, their families and carers. Every session includes free, child-led activities in our mini makers corner.
Daily sessions on the hour from 10.15am to 3.15pmBe transported to one of the world’s most breathtaking and pristine landscapes in The Great Kimberley Wilderness – a 35-minute virtual reality documentary narrated by Luke Hemsworth.
First Tuesday of the monthExplore the Tim and Gina Fairfax Discovery Centre in quiet hours sessions for visitors who prefer a quieter experience. These sessions offer reduced noise and sensory experiences.
Our Story sheds light on the little-known history of Aboriginal and Chinese relations in colonial Australia. Curated by artist and researcher Zhou Xiaoping, the exhibition draws on historical records and oral histories to bring these untold stories into the collective consciousness of all Australians.
Explore the cultural phenomenon that’s reshaping music, film, fashion and beauty globally. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to the wave, this exhibition invites you to experience the history, energy, innovation and influence of hallyu.
This display brings together filmmaker Andrew Undi Lee, chef Jung Eun Chae and her partner Yoora Yoon, hip-hop group 1300, visual artist Sophi Odling and fashion designer Miranda Day. These practitioners reinterpret hallyu through their heritage and lived experience.
10am–12pm, 5 to 15 January 2026 Design and make your own miniature outfits based on the traditional Korean hanbok! Learn about the identifying features of these outfits and how they have influenced modern fashion, such as the outfits in Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters.
10–11.30am, 9, 16 and 23 January 2026 Join us for electrifying K-pop dance workshops to celebrate our exhibition Hallyu: The Korean Wave with Canberra’s Dance til Dawn studio. No experience needed, just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to dance alongside fellow fans in a fun and welcoming environment. Suitable for ages 8 to 16 years.
2–3.30pm, 10, 17 and 24 January 2026 Join us at the Museum for an electrifying K-pop dance workshop with Canberra’s Dance til Dawn studio to celebrate our exhibition Hallyu: The Korean Wave.
Enjoy Korean chicken and ice-cold beer along with DJ sets by the lake as you chill to the sounds and flavours of Seoul.
Enjoy Korean chicken and ice-cold beer along with DJ sets by the lake. Explore the Hallyu! The Korean Wave exhibition before chilling to the sounds and flavours of Seoul.
10–11am and 11.30am–12.30pm, 19 and 20 January 2026 Inspired by the loveable Derpy and Sussie from Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters, explore the presence and meaning of tigers and magpies in jakhodo art from Korea’s Joseon period. Create your own animal sidekicks from soft and pliable clay to take home!
10am–12pm, 21 and 22 January 2026 Learn about the traditional Korean art of knotting, as you fashion your own decorative norigae accessory. Inspired by the norigae worn by HUNTR/X in Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters, create and decorate a knot that is distinctly your own and reflects your personality.
This guided tour provides an excellent introduction to the Museum, exploring highlights from our permanent exhibition galleries.
Talking Blak to History in our First Australians gallery features powerful objects and stories that speak to the aftermath of colonisation, of survival and resilience.
On the hour between 10am and 4pm Join a free 10-minute host talk in our Great Southern Land or First Australians galleries or the Garden of Australian Dreams.
10amThis guided tour provides an insight into the stories and meanings hidden in the Museum building, design and landscapes. Please wear appropriate footwear for walking outside.
3–4pmTake a guided tour with one of our hosts to learn about First Nations peoples, their history, culture and connection to country.
Explore stunning objects and rich multi-sensory experiences as you discover the story of the vast, vibrant Australian continent. See how the continent has transformed into one of the most diverse and resilient places on Earth – and how these changes can guide us in the future.
Daily at 9am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pmTraverse the vast, vibrant Australian continent on this tour of the Museum’s environmental history gallery, Great Southern Land.
Tuesdays and Thursdays during ACT school termEnjoy free 15-minute story time sessions in the workshop next to the Discovery Centre. Drop-in, places are limited.
From the encounters between this continent’s First Nations peoples and those on board the Endeavour, through to Covid-19 and school strikes for climate, Landmarks explores the moments and objects that help define the Australian nation.
You may also like
The National Museum of Australia acknowledges First Australians and recognises their continuous connection to Country, community and culture.
