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Iconic Canning Stock Route paintings tour Japan
Iconic Indigenous paintings from the National Museum of Australia’s Canning Stock Route collection go on display in Japan today, at the start of a major international tour of a jewel in the crown of the institution’s National Historical Collection.

Museum acquires Namatjira painting
A watercolour painting of Mount Hermannsburg and the Lutheran Mission, by renowned Aboriginal artist Albert Namatjira, has been acquired by the National Museum of Australia.

World record breaking fleece on display at RSPCA ACT
RSPCA ACT in partnership with the National Museum of Australia is proud to launch the display of ‘Chris’ the sheep’s record-breaking fleece.

National Museum acquires Peter Norman Olympic singlet
The National Museum of Australia in Canberra has acquired the historic 1968 Olympic singlet worn by Australian silver medallist Peter Norman, who was best known for his part in that event’s historic civil rights podium protest.

Vale Dr John Hirst
Dr John Hirst, the renowned Australian historian who passed away last week, made a remarkable contribution to the National Museum of Australia over many years.

New #AustraliaDay twitter emoji unveiled as Australians prepare to share their Australia Day
Whether you’re celebrating 26 January 2016 by swimming at the beach, firing up the BBQ or watching fireworks, this Australia Day there’s one way to make sure you are part of celebrations across the nation – with an exclusive Australia Day Twitter emoji.

New Exhibition Commemorates 2016 Australian of the Year Finalists
Champions for gender equality, the abolition of capital punishment, conservation, personal sacrifice for others, affordable health care and the building of youth self-esteem, are honoured in a new exhibition featuring the National Australia Day Council’s (NADC) 2016 Australian of the Year finalists.

Encounters: Revealing Stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Objects from the British Museum
A Gweagal shield and two spears collected when Lieutenant James Cook first set foot in Botany Bay in 1770 are among the rare artefacts on display in a landmark exhibition, Encounters: Revealing Stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Objects from the British Museum, launched in Canberra today.

National Museum acquires historic Australian Rules collection
Australian Rules Grand Final winning jumpers and trophies, worn and won by the Richmond legend Royce Hart, are among items purchased by the National Museum of Australia, in Canberra.

National Museum and The Prince’s Charities Australia announce International Indigenous Cultural Scholarships
Scholarships in Australia and the United Kingdom promoting cultural work in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, will commence next year as part of an inaugural partnership between the National Museum of Australia (NMA) and The Prince’s Charities Australia (PCA).

National Museum acquires historic Phar Lap Catalogue
An historic 1928 catalogue documenting the sale of the champion racehorse Phar Lap to American businessman David J Davis, has been acquired by the National Museum of Australia in Canberra.

National Museum publishes new children’s book by acclaimed author Jackie French
Horace, a very big horse with an even bigger heart, is the hero of a new children’s book, Horace the Baker’s Horse, which is published and launched today by the National Museum of Australia.