What’s On
Enjoy a range of innovative exhibitions, tours and public programs that challenge and inspire. There are also special activities and spaces for children to explore.
Current exhibitions
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Now openFinders Keepers: Collectors and their StoriesPeek into the personal collections of five fascinating collectors. Diverse, rich and often surprising, these collections are brimming with stories.
NOW OPENYes: The Ongoing Story of the 1967 ReferendumThe national referendum on 27 May 1967 was a historic one. An overwhelming majority of Australians – over 90 per cent – voted YES to allowing the federal government to make laws in relation to Aboriginal people and to allowing Aboriginal people to be included in the census.
Now openThe Opening Day: 9 May 1927The Opening Day: 9 May 1927 marks the 90th anniversary of the opening of Parliament House.
Now openThe Gift: Art, Artefacts & ArrivalsDiscover this new contemporary art exhibition that explores the gifts that migrants bring with them and the gifts that life in Australia has given them and their families.
Now openonetoeight: Australia’s first prime ministersCanberra-based artist Alison Alder reinterprets and reinvigorates portraits of Australia’s first eight prime ministers in this thoughtful and visually arresting contemporary art project.
Now openBehind the Lines 2016: The year’s best political cartoonsBehind the Lines 2016 celebrates the role of political cartooning in Australia.
Now openDRESS CODE: EMPIRE An old coat rescued. Sir Edmund Barton revealed. In this exhibition you will discover an intriguing tale of power, prestige and Australia’s changing ties to Britain.
Now openMagna Carta—An Australian StoryThis year we celebrate the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta
Now open Play UpPLAY UP: stand up, dress up, make up, think up and step up.
