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Ancient Pompeii comes to life in major new exhibition
The volcanic eruption that destroyed Pompeii almost 2,000 years ago takes centre stage in a first-of-its-kind multisensory exhibition at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra.

Powerful First Nations story to tour Southeast Asia
The incredible stories of Yawkyawk – mermaid-like ancestral spirits from Western Arnhem Land – will be taken to Southeast Asian audiences under a new $3.5 million partnership between the National Museum of Australia in Canberra and the ASEAN-Australia Centre.

Children’s book A Woolly Tale tells the story of Chris the Sheep’s missing years
Inspired by the true story of a merino sheep who was lost for five years in the bush near Canberra and set the record for the world’s heaviest fleece, A Woolly Tale is a delightful new fictional tale for children launched by the National Museum of Australia.

Peter Walker reappointed to National Museum of Australia Council
The National Museum of Australia in Canberra has welcomed the reappointment of Peter Walker to the Museum’s Council.

National Museum welcomes two Council appointments
The National Museum of Australia in Canberra has welcomed the appointment of Karen Mundine and the reappointment of Natasha Bowness to the Museum’s Council, both for three-year terms.

Egypt blockbuster delivers $27 million boost to Canberra
The National Museum of Australia’s record-breaking exhibition, Discovering Ancient Egypt, has smashed another record, generating $27.7 million in total economic stimulus for the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).

Songlines: Tracking the Seven Sisters
An ancient First Nations creation saga featuring a dramatic chase across the Australian deserts is at the heart of the pioneering exhibition, Songlines: Tracking the Seven Sisters, which opens at the Museokeskus Vapriikki, in Tampere, tomorrow.

National Museum’s AE Smith collection with Canberra Symphony Orchestra
A remarkable collection of stringed instruments made by Australia’s preeminent violin maker Arthur Edward Smith will be played for the first time in decades at a one-off performance by musicians from the Canberra Symphony Orchestra (CSO) at the National Museum of Australia.

Kate Fielding joins National Museum of Australia Council
The National Museum of Australia in Canberra has welcomed the appointment of prominent arts and culture leader Kate Fielding to the organisation’s Council for a three-year term.

Blockbuster exhibition recreates final days of Pompeii
The catastrophic volcanic eruption that destroyed Pompeii almost 2,000 years ago will immerse visitors in the famous city’s last moments as part of a powerful multisensory and first-of-its-kind blockbuster exhibition coming to the National Museum of Australia in Canberra this December.

Record number of visitors flock to Museum for Egypt blockbuster
The National Museum of Australia’s exhibition on the wonders of ancient Egypt has smashed all records for previous hit shows, with almost 200,000 visits, making it the biggest blockbuster in the Museum’s 23-year history.

Museum welcomes Professor Clare Wright as new Council Chair
The National Museum of Australia has welcomed the appointment of Professor Clare Wright OAM as the next Chair of the Museum Council, as well as Professor Ann McGrath, Professor Megan Davis and Janine Freeman as new Council members.