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  • Winter School Holiday Program

    Key ring creations Paint your own surfboard key ring to take home. Weekdays 15–19 July 2024 10am–12pm $5 child, accompanying adults free Suitable for ages 5–12 years

  • Spring School Holiday Program

    Join First Nations artists from the Pormpuraaw Arts and Culture Centre in Far North Queensland for a series of school holiday workshops in conjunction with the exhibition Belonging: Stories from Far North Queensland. Be inspired by the colours and sealife from the artworks, then craft your own coastal sculptures to take home.

  • Canberra Writers Festival

    The National Museum of Australia is proud to continue their support of the Canberra Writer's Festival in 2024, hosting a series of conversations with renowned authors Fran Kelly, Markus Zusak and Christos Tsiolkas. Fran Kelly shares her personal stories for one night only, while Markus Zusak returns with a humorous and chaotic true tale of […]

  • Museum Market Day

    Shop in the relaxed atmosphere of Museum Market Day. Discover unique gifts in the Museum Shop or browse fashion, jewellery and homewares from over 50 local and regional stallholders. Soak up the lively ambience with a DJ, plus food and drink stands in the Gandel Atrium. Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 November, 9am–3pm Visit nma.gov.au/market-day

  • Talented Tales Workshop: A Woolly Tale

    Join us at the Museum for a woolly adventure with author Jackie Hosking, as she shares the story of Chris the sheep in A Woolly Tale, our latest book in the Tim and Gina Fairfax Discovery Centre children’s series. Then spark your creativity in a hands-on workshop where children can make their own woolly artwork. […]

  • Making Music: International Day of People with Disability

    Join us for Making Music in recognition of the United Nation’s International Day of People with Disability. Participate in an instrument-making workshop with Hands On Studio and be part of a playshop with Music for Canberra – suitable for all ages and abilities! Children from birth to 6 years (and their accompanying adults) are welcome […]

  • Spotlight Conversations – Pompeii: A living heritage

    Join us for a special conversation to mark the opening of Pompeii, where we will discuss the ancient past and living legacy of this fascinating city. From recent discoveries and immersive experiences to contemporary archaeology and the challenges of managing a World Heritage site, this conversation will share fresh perspectives on one of the world’s […]

  • Community Day 2025 – Australia Day at the Museum

    Join this Australia Day at the National Museum of Australia for a day of connection and reflection with story, song, creativity and cultural sharing. Immerse yourself in music, dance, art, and conversation featuring First Nations artists and presenters along with performers from diverse backgrounds. Relax by the lake for a free afternoon concert with rising […]

  • Return of Karāpuna (Moriori Ancestors) to Rēkohu (Chatham Islands)

    Join us for a conversation delving into the importance of repatriation for Moriori, and the roles and responsibilities of community members and organisations, institutions and the wider cultural sector in supporting this work. Featuring Hokotehi Moriori Trust representatives Belinda Williamson and Jared Watty, and Kiwa Hammond, Dr Te Herekiekie Herewini and Susan Thorpe from the […]

  • A conversation about the repatriation of ancestral remains: Return of Karāpuna (Moriori Ancestors) to Rēkohu (Chatham Islands)

    Over the last few decades there have been extraordinary developments in the repatriation of ancestral remains led by global First Peoples. This conversation, facilitated by the National Museum of Australia, will delve into the importance of repatriation for Moriori, and the roles and responsibilities of community members and organisations, institutions and the wider cultural sector […]

  • Women in Antarctica – Spotlight Conversation

    Join us to hear about the contributions and challenges of Australian women working in Antarctica. Hear first-hand from Dr Diana Patterson OAM, the first woman to lead an Antarctic station and Captain Rebecca Jeffcoat, scheduled to deploy as Davis Station leader later this year, in conversation with curator Dr Laura Cook.