Race into National Archives these school holidays for a hands-on craft activity inspired by ‘Australia’s Own Car’ — the Holden. Join us for a hands-on school holiday program exploring Rear vision: the Holden collection, celebrating the history of Holden and manufacturing. Children will start by exploring the exhibition and discovering stories from Australia’s motoring past. […]
Come and hear the stories of Indigenous parliamentarians and gain insights into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ involvement in the nation’s democratic processes. Image credit: Jude Rae (born 1956) The Hon Linda Burney MP, 2018, Historic Memorials Collection, Parliament House Art Collections
Canberra Gang Show presents their 2026 show: Back in My Day! Gang Show is entirely written, produced and performed by youth members of Canberra Scouts and Girl Guides. The show follows generations of Scouts and Girl Guides passing through the same hall from the 1920s up to the year 2000, and shares their stories and […]
Astronomers have captured illustrations and images of the sky for centuries, underpinned by optical instruments that magnify the universe for our eyes. The same technologies and techniques now address a wider range of applications from monitoring satellites in orbit, to communicating at high speed with lasers including a recent high profile example with Artemis II. […]
Join Indigenous Astronomer and proud Gamilaraay/Yuwaalaraay man Peter Swanton, in association with astronomers from Mt Stromlo and the Canberra Astronomical Society for a night of stargazing. Image credit: AUSPIC, Department of Parliamentary Services
Looking for a free, fun and educational event to entertain the kids this school holidays? Join us on 9 July 2026 from 10 am to 12 pm to celebrate 125 years of Federation and enjoy a morning of family fun. Register your attendance today! Enjoy free parking in the Parliament House public carpark for the […]
Join us this Constitution Day for a discussion with The Honourable Malcolm Turnbull AC, exploring 125 years of the Australian Constitution. What does the Australian Constitution mean today, and how does it continue to shape our democracy, laws and everyday lives? Join Walkley Award-winning journalist and broadcaster Paul Barclay in conversation with Mr Turnbull as […]
The Warriors NAIDOC Basketball Tournament is a 3-day event held across north and south side courts in the ACT. Entry fee is $500 per team with teams playing a minimum of 4 games. Players do not need to be registered with a basketball club, so get a group of friends together and enjoy the weekend.
Join Pitta Pitta Wangkamahdla woman, Ronnie Jordan, in this special free NAIDOC Week workshop for the whole family. Inspired by the Tjanpi weavers, create your own bush animal using natural fibres in this fun and creative workshop. Image credit: Five Foot Photography
Celebrate 125 years of Australia’s Constitution with an evening of film, popcorn and laughter. Enjoy the 1997 Australian classic The Castle, a timeless comedy-drama capturing the spirit of the ‘fair go’. Follow the Kerrigan family as they fight eviction and turn to the Constitution in their quest for justice. It’s a story of humour, resilience […]
This unique workshop offers participants the opportunity to create experimental photograms in the photo access darkroom. Artist Simone Darcy, known for her distinctive approach to camera-less image-making and experimental darkroom processes, will guide you through the steps of creating your own finished prints to take home. Working with the body, found materials, and chemical painting […]
Women in Rugby Day and Women’s 10s Gala Day on Saturday, 11 July 2026, at Griffith Oval in Canberra. The event will bring together 11 women’s rugby teams from across the region, along with players, families, coaches, supporters and members of the wider rugby community for a full day celebrating women’s sport, participation and community […]