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NMA’s exhibition of power and beauty introduces Ukrainian tour

In a bid to show continuing support for Ukraine amid the Russian invasion, the National Museum of Australia has introduced a Ukrainian audio tour for the Feared and Revered exhibition.

Objects share our story in ‘Material World’ at National Museum

Telling a tale of the importance of good design, the National Museum of Australia (NMA) displays Material World until 15 April 2024.

See what Aussies really look like at National Museum of Australia

Aussie: Posters by Peter Drew invites people to reflect on their preconceived notion on who is Australian at the National Museum of Australia until 27 August.

Matthew Trinca to step down as National Museum director

Director of the National Museum of Australia, Dr Matthew Trinca AM, has announced that this year will be his last with the institution.

Canberra author tells of bunyips and stars in debut children’s book

The traditional and the new come together in the new book from Canberra preschool teacher Adam Duncan and illustrated by Paul Lalo, Bunyip and the Stars

Travel sands, time and space in virtual reality at National Museum

From touching the red sand of Western Australia to floating in the Milky Way, the newest addition at the National Museum of Australia takes viewers on a journey through lands and space as you have never seen them, in a full 360-degree virtual reality experience.

Female spiritual power through the ages at National Museum

The newest exhibition at the National Museum of Australia (NMA) explores what power looks like through a feminine lens, embracing everything from goddesses like Persephone or our homegrown pop goddess, Kylie, to religious symbols, folklore, and more. Feared and Revered: Feminine Power through the Ages is open until 23 August 2023.

2023 Australians of the Year celebrated at National Museum

If a picture is worth a thousand words, what can a deeply personal object tell you about someone? The newest exhibition at the National Museum of Australia (NMA) aims to connect people with those making massive contributions to our country.

National Museum showcases feminine power

The launch of an international exhibition at the National Museum in Canberra showcases femininity, strength and power throughout history and across cultures.

National Museum continues conversation with country

In a small shaky room of an inner Sydney house, one of Australia’s greatest anthems was born. Iva Davies wrote Great Southern Land between the bustle of busses passing by and planes overhead, having to wear headphones to hear himself work. Now, 40 years after its release, the song has been further immortalised as the title of the new permanent gallery at the National Museum of Australia.

National Museum of Australia gets kid-friendly revamp

Canberra's National Museum has launched two new galleries focused on the Australian environment and children's play.

‘Earth Canvas’ exhibition at NMA connects consumers to the land

An inspiring art initiative has opened at the National Museum of Australia exploring the beauty within agriculture. Earth Canvas is a touring exhibition teaming up Australian artists with regenerative farmers between the Murray and Murrumbidgee rivers. The free multimedia showcase is on until 30 October.

National Museum shows North Queensland Indigenous art purchases

A major new acquisition of Indigenous art from far north Queensland and the Torres Strait is on display at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra.

Indigenous artists make their mark in the kitchen at National Museum

Indigenous hunting and cooking tools are on display in Canberra alongside stunning contemporary kitchen objects, wrapped in Country, painted by Aboriginal artists, heralding a unique and enduring partnership between the National Museum of Australia and Australian company Breville.

7 of Canberra’s most haunted places, with Tim the Yowie Man

Whether you’re a believer, a skeptic, or flat-out think they’re a myth, ghost stories and ‘sightings’ have perpetuated popular culture for millennia … and some of them are downright spooky. Tim the Yowie Man, took CW through his personal list the most haunted spots in Canberra.

Win tickets to ‘Agapi & Other Kinds of Love’ at the NMA

Win one of two double passes Canberra Daily has to opening night of Agapi & Other Kinds of Love by Luka Lesson, Wednesday 27 April.

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