Knowra National Museum of Australia National Museum of Australia Australia’s national history museum in Canberra, documenting the country’s people, events, and environments through collections, exhibitions, and research.
Australian history : The history of the continent and its peoples, from deep time to the present. The museum interprets this broad history through objects, exhibitions, and research.
First Australians : A permanent gallery at the National Museum of Australia presenting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures. This gallery places First Nations voices and histories at the center of the museum’s account.
National Museum of Australia Act 1980 : Australian legislation that established the National Museum of Australia and defined its functions. The Act gave the museum its statutory basis and national remit.
Australian national identity : The shared and contested ideas through which people understand belonging to the Australian nation. The museum’s exhibitions contribute to debates over what national identity includes.
Australian Aboriginal culture : The diverse cultures, knowledge systems, and traditions of Aboriginal peoples in Australia. Aboriginal histories and cultures are central to the museum’s national story.
Australian Journeys : A National Museum of Australia gallery exploring migration, settlement, and movement across the continent. Its stories show how movement and migration have shaped Australian identities.
Canberra : The capital city of Australia, located in the Australian Capital Territory. The museum’s location connects its national role to the institutions of the capital.
History Wars : Australian public disputes over the interpretation and teaching of the nation’s past, especially colonization and Indigenous history. The museum became a prominent setting for disputes over historical interpretation.
Torres Strait Islander culture : The distinct cultures, languages, and traditions of Torres Strait Islander peoples. The museum documents Torres Strait Islander histories alongside other Australian stories.
Eternity : Arthur Stace’s handwritten word, displayed by the National Museum of Australia as a landmark object of Sydney history. The object links one person’s life to the museum’s broader narratives of city and nation.
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