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Tony Armstrong’s Extra-Ordinary Things exhibition opens in Canberra
A vintage ute, a novelty cheque, an elite boxing trophy and an unforgettable letter from then Prime Minister Bob Hawke are among the seemingly ordinary objects showcased in an exhibition based on the ABC’s television series Tony Armstrong’s Extra-Ordinary Things, which has opened at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra.

First Nations picture book, How Mother Kangaroo Got Her Pouch, launched in Canberra
A First Nations story about how the iconic Australian kangaroo acquired her pouch is the subject of a delightful new children’s book, How Mother Kangaroo Got Her Pouch by Wiradjuri and Gamilaroi woman, debut author and artist Rebecca Beetson, launched by the National Museum of Australia in Canberra.

A new wave of Olympic sports rides into the National Museum of Australia
The youth-focused sports and disciplines of 3x3 basketball, BMX freestyle, breaking, skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing feature in a new exhibition, Riding the Olympic Wave: Breakthrough Sports, at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra.

Mr Squiggle has landed at the National Museum of Australia
The beloved children’s television puppet Mr Squiggle, and his friends Blackboard, Rocket, Bill Steamshovel and Gus the Snail, have landed in Canberra after being acquired by the National Museum of Australia.

Return of the Gweagal Spears to the La Perouse Aboriginal Community
Today, in a ceremony held in the Wren Library at Trinity College Cambridge, four spears taken by James Cook and Joseph Banks on 29 April 1770 were permanently repatriated to the La Perouse Aboriginal Community.

National Museum and ABC collaborate on new exhibition
The National Museum of Australia will showcase a selection of objects chosen by ABC personality Tony Armstrong for his new five-part series Tony Armstrong’s Extra-Ordinary Things, which will be broadcast from next month on ABC TV and ABC iview.

Indigenous Encounters Fellows announced for international program
Six Indigenous cultural workers will embark on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at leading cultural institutions in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, as part of the National Museum of Australia’s Encounters Fellowship Program for 2024.

Illuminating Egypt festival celebrates community and culture under the stars
Experience a dazzling array of sights, sounds and tastes celebrating the wonder of Egypt at the Illuminating Egypt Festival on Saturday 13 April at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra.

Belonging exhibition showcases final collection of extensive acquisition
The third and final instalment of the Belonging exhibition series showcasing vivid and diverse artworks by First Nations artists from Far North Queensland and the Torres Strait is now on display at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra.

New director appointed to National Museum of Australia
Katherine McMahon has been appointed as Director of the National Museum of Australia, in Canberra.

Joint exhibition honours 2024 Australian of the Year recipients
The National Museum of Australia and the National Australia Day Council today launched an exhibition of significant objects chosen by the extraordinary 2024 Australian of the Year state and territory recipients, which reveal personal stories about their lives, aspirations and experiences.

Ancient Egyptian blockbuster opens at National Museum of Australia
The wonder of ancient Egypt with treasures from one of the world’s finest collections, is on show in the Discovering Ancient Egypt exhibition, opening at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra on 15 December 2023.