Reconciliation Week 2026 at the National Museum of Australia

This Reconciliation Week, join us at the National Museum for a celebration of Culture and Country.

Inspired by the cultural arts exhibition, From Little Things, Big Things GROW: From Nambour to Canberra, the program honours the vibrant First Nations community project led by Gunggari and Kamilaroi Elder Aunty Jude Hammond.

Explore the pop-up exhibition, enjoy live performances and take part in a coolamon-making workshop with Aunty Jude.

Pop-up exhibition
26 May – 1 June 2026

This display celebrates the cultural revitalisation initiatives led by Gunggari and Kamilaroi Elder Aunty Jude Hammond on Gubbi Gubbi, Wakka Wakka, Butchulla and Jinabara Country in south and north-east Queensland.

Performances
10–10.30am, Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 May 2026

Celebrating songlines, this performance is grounded in tradition while stepping into the contemporary, featuring both emerging and established First Nations performers.

Coolamon Cultural Workshop
11am–1pm, Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 May 2026

Create your own coolamon, a traditional Indigenous vessel, in a special workshop led by Aunty Jude Hammond and inspired by From Little Things, Big Things GROW: From Nambour to Canberra.