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Luka Lesson bringing the ‘love’ to the National Museum

Agapi & Other Kinds of Love sees Greek Australian poet Luka Lesson draw on his heritage to search for the meanings of love in Ancient Greece.

National Museum gifted iconic $1.2 million Indigenous artwork

The National Museum of Australia today unveiled new artwork, Jabanunga aka Goorialla (The Rainbow Serpent), by Rover Thomas.

Ancient Greece is the word at the National Museum

It was a Herculean task for National Museum of Australia curator, Dr Lily Withycombe, and the team working on the Ancient Greeks exhibition.

What’s on Australia Day 2022 in Canberra

CW has compiled a list of community events in Canberra this Australia Day, 26 January 2022, plus events in the lead up and aftermath.

Brave choices in Australian of the Year exhibition

Every year as part of the festivities associated with the naming of Australian of the Year, the eight State and Territory winners participate in a deeply personal and inspiring exhibition held at the National Museum of Australia.

How Canberra’s institutions, museums and galleries are reopening

As of 29 October the ACT’s health restrictions allow Canberra’s cultural institutions, museums and galleries to all reopen to the public.

Explore the national institutions in lockdown, virtually

Canberra's national institutions are closed to the public during lockdown, but their websites offer plenty of ideas to keep youngsters occupied.

National Museum’s new exhibition celebrates Yidaki

The National Museum’s new exhibition is a physical and aural exploration of the yidaki that breaks convention from a typical museum display.

Your guide to Reconciliation Week 2021 in Canberra

From Thursday 27 May to Thursday 3 June there are a host of events across Canberra recognising Reconciliation Week 2021.

National Museum highlights the wonders of the Trevor Kennedy Collection

The National Museum of Australia's new exhibition, Trevor Kennedy Collection: Highlights, is a showcase of their largest ever acquisition.

UC opens doors to Canberra’s landmark institutions

The University of Canberra (UC) has joined with the National Capital’s world class cultural and historical institutions to give UC students unprecedented access to events and exhibitions. UC students enrolled in any subject...

What’s on in Canberra for April 2021

All the highlights of what’s on across Canberra throughout April 2021, featuring everything from exhibitions to live theatre, music and more.

New exhibition celebrates Australia’s leading First Nations creatives

Australia’s first major survey of contemporary Indigenous textiles and fashion officially opened at the National Museum of Australia today, marking a significant moment in Australia’s history. On display in Canberra from 20 February...

What’s on: Australia Day 2021 in Canberra

CW has compiled a list of eleven community events on in Canberra this Australia Day, 26 January 2021, and in the lead up to the day.

Australians of the Year showcase significant objects

The National Museum of Australia’s 2021 Australian of the Year exhibition is open, displaying an object of significance from each recipient.

Volunteers honoured as National Museum takes in NSW SES uniform

The National Museum of Australia today took an SES uniform into its collection for the first time, while also launching a new website.

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