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'You've survived': The objects that shaped 2024's top Australians

New exhibition shine light on Australian of the Year nominees.

The Canberra Times · Dec 19, 2023

A slain son, a cancer diagnosis: life stories laid bare

The 2024 Australian of the Year nominees have put their souls on display in a poignant new exhibition at the National Museum of Australia.

AAP · Dec 19, 2023

Mummies among rare Egyptian treasures on show

The Discovering ancient Egypt exhibition, from the Dutch National Museum of Antiquities, features more than 200 objects spanning 3000 years of history.

AAP · Dec 18, 2023

Friday essay: 60 years old, the Yirrkala Bark Petitions are one of our founding documents – so why don't we know more about them?

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains names of deceased people.

The Conversation · Aug 10, 2023

'Be strong and act now': Grieving father's letters after Port Arthur massacre donated to museum

He wrote the letters so 'no person in Australia ever has to suffer such a loss'.

The Canberra Times · Jun 14, 2023

Indigenous Australian art bridges ancient and modern worlds in Paris exhibition

Indigenous communities around the world are faced with the challenge of preserving and transferring ancestral knowledge. A new exhibition at the Quai Branly Museum in Paris is an example of how indigenous Australian elders are finding innovative ways to protect the bridge between ancient and modern worlds.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 10, 2023

Deadly silica dust contaminates museum collection

Part of the National Museum of Australia's collection has been stored next to a concrete factory and contaminated with deadly silica dust.

The New Daily · May 26, 2023

When you look closely, these common, everyday objects are actually quite beautiful

FYI: the Material World exhibition has nothing to do with Madonna.

The Canberra Times · May 11, 2023

Australia returns remains of four Indigenous people to Japan after they were dug up for experiments

‘We have finally moved a step forward. But our existence has still not been accepted’

The Independent UK · May 10, 2023

Outgoing National Museum of Australia director pushes for institutions to 'be honest' about Indigenous history

As he announces his resignation, National Museum of Australia director Mathew Trinca urges historical institutions to "be honest" about the conflicts that marked Australia's colonisation.

ABC News · May 3, 2023