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Museum welcomes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander centre
The National Museum of Australia welcomes the Federal Government’s plan to build a $316.5 million Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural precinct on the shores of Canberra’s Lake Burley Griffin which will be the new home for the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS).

Museums among Australia’s most trusted organisations
A new survey by the Council of Australasian Museum Directors (CAMD) has revealed that public trust in museums is 78 percent. Museums received one of the highest ratings of the 17 organisations surveyed, which included universities and the media.

Exhibition honours 2022 Australian of the Year recipients
A tennis racquet, a group of tiles created from recycled materials, handcuffs and footprints of a murdered woman are among the objects chosen by the 2022 Australian of the Year state and territory recipients, who include Australia’s ‘Rubbish Queen’, a vaccination expert and Indigenous and Paralympic sporting legends.

Ancient Greeks blockbuster opens
A compelling exhibition exploring the theme of competition in the Ancient Greek world and featuring stunning objects from the British Museum’s collection, opens at the National Museum of Australia on Friday, 17 December.

Chinese sculptures on display at the National Museum in Canberra
As part of an ongoing partnership with the prestigious National Art Museum of China (NAMOC), three modern Chinese sculptures is on display at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra.

National Museum welcomes new Council Chair
The National Museum of Australia welcomes the appointment of Warwick Smith AO as the new Chair of the Museum’s Council.

Australian arts icon Robyn Archer donates collection
Internationally acclaimed singer, writer, performer, artistic director and public arts advocate Robyn Archer AO has donated personal items collected over two decades to the National Museum of Australia in Canberra.

National Museum welcomes two new appointments to the Museum Council
The National Museum of Australia welcomes the appointment of Sandra Chipchase and Natasha Bowness to the Museum’s Council.

Museum launches iconic Arnhem Land sound and sensory exhibition
The first major exploration of didjeridu, produced by the South Australian Museum in partnership with the National Museum of Australia, will go on display in Canberra for the final leg of its tour.

Major philanthropic gift for Discovery Centre
Leading Australian philanthropists Mr Tim Fairfax AC and Mrs Gina Fairfax have supported the development of a new dedicated children’s play and education space at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra, which will open in October 2021.

David Jones and Peter Yu receive Order of Australia awards
The National Museum of Australia in Canberra has congratulated Council chair David Jones and former Council member Professor Peter Yu on their Order of Australia awards.

National Museum of Australia welcomes the appointment of Tracey Whiting AM to the Museum Council
The National Museum of Australia welcomes the appointment of Ms Tracey Whiting AM to the Museum’s Council.