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The ‘man from the moon’ lands in Canberra

The iconic ‘man from the moon’, Mr Squiggle, has landed his rocket in Canberra, bringing along with him some family members.

What’s On in Canberra for May 2025

The heaters have been turned on but don't let winter stop you from getting out and about as there is plenty to do in Canberra in May.

New exhibition unfolds ‘little-known’ Australian history

A new exhibition at the National Museum of Australia (NMA) highlights the “little-known” history of Aboriginal–Chinese people.

Canberran traces steps of iconic Antarctica explorers

Not many people get to return a piece of history back to its rightful home.

Ancestral remains journey home from NMA to New Zealand

Two Moriori ancestors (Karāpuna) have begun their journey home from the National Museum of Australia at a special handover at the cultural institution on Tuesday.

Rare look into life of Pompeii eruption

Standing in the centre of the exhibition space at the National Museum of Australia, you can experience what it was like when Mount Vesuvius erupted.

Mammoth effort to put Pompeii exhibition together

More than 150 people are involved in putting together the National Museum of Australia’s next exhibition, Pompeii.

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