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It's a case of life coming full circle for the new Director of the National Museum of Australia, Katherine McMahon, who was born at the old Canberra Hospital where the Museum now stands.

One of the greatest collections from the ancient civilization, Discovering Ancient Egypt, is on display at the National Museum of Australia.

A hard hat, a child’s pair of shoes, a unicorn and a compass are among the objects chosen by the 2024 Australian of the Year (AOTY) state and territory recipients, who include the ACT's own champion for women in construction, Joanne (Jo) Farrell, now on display at the National Museum of Australia.

GoBoat Australia, Jamala Wildlife Lodge and the National Dinosaur Museum won major categories at the 2023 Canberra Region Tourism Awards tonight.

A strengthening of connections and sharing of history has come to the National Museum of Australia as the National Museum of Singapore shares works of one of its most treasured collections.

Roll back 100 years of vehicle history with the first Australian MG Centenary event, as 100 stunning historic MG’s take over the grounds of the National Museum of Australia (NMA) on Saturday 30 September.

The letters following the Port Arthur Massacre shaped gun reform in Australia, read them at the National Museum of Australia until 16 July.

In a bid to show continuing support for Ukraine amid the Russian invasion, the National Museum of Australia has introduced a Ukrainian audio tour for the Feared and Revered exhibition.

Telling a tale of the importance of good design, the National Museum of Australia (NMA) displays Material World until 15 April 2024.

Aussie: Posters by Peter Drew invites people to reflect on their preconceived notion on who is Australian at the National Museum of Australia until 27 August.

Director of the National Museum of Australia, Dr Matthew Trinca AM, has announced that this year will be his last with the institution.

The traditional and the new come together in the new book from Canberra preschool teacher Adam Duncan and illustrated by Paul Lalo, Bunyip and the Stars

From touching the red sand of Western Australia to floating in the Milky Way, the newest addition at the National Museum of Australia takes viewers on a journey through lands and space as you have never seen them, in a full 360-degree virtual reality experience.

The newest exhibition at the National Museum of Australia (NMA) explores what power looks like through a feminine lens, embracing everything from goddesses like Persephone or our homegrown pop goddess, Kylie, to religious symbols, folklore, and more. Feared and Revered: Feminine Power through the Ages is open until 23 August 2023.

If a picture is worth a thousand words, what can a deeply personal object tell you about someone? The newest exhibition at the National Museum of Australia (NMA) aims to connect people with those making massive contributions to our country.

The launch of an international exhibition at the National Museum in Canberra showcases femininity, strength and power throughout history and across cultures.