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 from 30 September to 13 October, then Saturdays and Sundays until 24 NovemberExplore a day in the life of Antarctic scientists in this immersive virtual reality adventure, brought to you by the National Museum of Australia and the Western Australian Museum.
Daily from 30 September to 13 October, then Saturdays and Sundays until 24 NovemberExperience one of the greatest international scientific endeavours in history as you step onto Australia’s future site of the incredible Square Kilometre Array (SKA) telescope in an immersive 360-degree virtual reality cinema experience.
Belonging: Stories from Far North Queensland is the third in a three-part exhibition series that captures generations of cultural knowledge shaped by a profound relationship to Country. Featuring works from Mossman Gorge, Weipa, Mapoon, Napranum, Wujal Wujal and Pormpuraaw.
See all the objects from the new Tony Armstrong ABC TV show, after Tony travelled across the country to meet everyday Australians with ordinary things that help reveal the untold story of our nation.
Floriade About Town brings the spirit of Floriade to the Museum. Visitors can enjoy floral-inspired installations, mouth-watering food and exquisite wares, as well as a stunning floral selfie wall. Be sure to visit Betty the Caravan for official Floriade merchandise and spring-themed items from our award-winning Museum Shop. For more information visit Floriade.
Step inside Pompeii and discover life in the ancient city before the fateful eruption of Mount Vesuvius almost 2,000 years ago. Pompeii is an extraordinary new immersive experience that combines captivating soundscapes and large-scale digital projections with over 90 remarkable objects from the ancient city.
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 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.
First Tuesday of the monthExplore the Tim and Gina Fairfax Discovery Centre in a quiet hours session for visitors who prefer a quieter experience. These sessions offer reduced noise and sensory experiences.
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.
Monday 30 September to Friday 4 October 2024, 10–11am and 11.30am–12.30pmMake your own fluorescent turtles inspired by artworks from the Pormpuraaw Art & Culture Centre, on show in the Belonging exhibition. Explore the colours and forms of sea life represented in the artworks, then craft your own glowing turtle to take home. Suitable for 5–12 years.
Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 October 2024, 10–11am and 11.30am–12.30pmBring home the coastal vibes of Far North Queensland by joining artists from the Pormpuraaw Art & Culture Centre to create your own kinetic sculpture from seashells. Explore handcrafting and decorative ideas in this unique cultural experience. Suitable for 5–12 years.
Learn the art of weaving with visiting artists from the Pormpuraaw Art and Culture Centre, then create your own jellyfish sculpture using reclaimed fishing nets from the Gulf of Carpentaria. Suitable for 12–17 years.
Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October 2024Join senior First Nations artists from Pormpuraaw Art & Culture Centre in Far North Queensland in this one-off ghost-net sculpture workshop for adults. Create your own original and sustainable artwork using fishing nets and other reclaimed materials.
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with First Nations artists featured in the exhibition, alongside curator Catherine Czerw. Join us to hear about their works, discuss the Belonging project and explore their deep connections to Country.
Join Fran Kelly, one of the nation’s most beloved and trusted storytellers, in conversation with Karen Middleton as part of the Canberra Writers Festival.
Join Markus Zusak as he talks to Sally Pryor about the three hounds of chaos who changed him forever. A night for anyone with a dog in their life, or the memory of a dog in their heart.
In this special event, Christos Tsiolkas reflects on his life – on and off the page – with friend and fellow Melburnian, Clare Wright.
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
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