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Exhibition highlights

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Until 3 February 2019 Rome: City and Empire See rare treasures from the collection of the British Museum.
Daily First Australians Explore Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and culture.
Daily Journeys Discover the voyages that connect Australia to the world.

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Space Descent virtual reality experience
Kspace
Family activities
Tours and experiences
Pop-up talks and poetry

Our collection

At the heart of the National Museum of Australia is our National Historical Collection, more than 200,000 objects which represent Australia’s history and cultural heritage.

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Explore stories

--> audio Recycled water discussion: a nice drop
Blog New centre for discovery on its way
Blog Opening of Evolution: Torres Strait Masks
Blog Remembering the fall of Singapore
Collection highlights Expo Mark II sound chair
Collection highlights September 11 Australian flag
Collection highlights Tasmanian bark canoe
Defining Moments Convict transportation
Defining Moments Korean War
Defining Moments Myall Creek massacre

Museum news

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The cult of Flora in Ancient Rome and Canberra

As we host Rome: City and Empire, discover parallels of spring celebrations in Ancient Rome and Canberra.
Encounters Fellowships

We’re excited to open applications for our 2019 Encounters Fellowships Program, for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and creative sector workers.
Defining Moments videos

Our new series of free, animated videos uncovers fun and forgotten facts about events including the gold rush and women’s suffrage.
New centre for discovery on its way

A wondrous new space is being developed to help immerse young minds, bodies and hearts in the great stories of Australia.
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