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This wealthy and diverse collection of Australian historical material is held in believe for the nation. The National Historical Collection contains one of the world's largest collections of bark paintings and the collection of the previous Australian Institute of Anatomy, including the racehorse Paar Lap's heart. The collection also features an assortment of historical vehicles, material related to Australian politics and politicians, over 300 convict tokens, and an extensive collection of Aboriginal breastplates. The Museum also develops and maintains supporting archival and educational collections. These collections are important resources that yield additional information and historical context for the National Historical Collection. 'Collecting for a nation: the history of the National Historical Collection and its collectors' audio and transcripts. We focus on Indigenous histories and cultures, European settlement and our interaction with the environment. The National Museum brings to life the rich and different stories of Australia through compelling objects, ideas and programs. Historian John Maynard's reflections on the referendum. When the Sydney Morning Herald tracked down Hooke 40 years later, he admitted the photo was staged: the boys weren’t found holding hands, but had been holding out their hands asking for money, after wagging school together. Officially opened in 1972, the Snowy Mountains hydroelectric Scheme, was one of the initial 100 key moments chosen by a group of eminent Australians, to kick off the Museum’s Defining Moments project. This large, sixmetre spherical dome will immerse visitors in a planetarium style experience of a higher order: participants will experience both the cosmological and terrestrial dimensions of the Seven Sisters’ story with its religious and spiritual overtones. The Seven Sisters song lines are considered the most extensive of the creation tracks that crisscross Australia. Countries including Ireland and Japan have their own seven sisters’ stories. With a sense of urgency, the Anangu people have chosen to digitize and share the Seven Sisters song lines for compelling preservation and heritage reasons. These elders decided to capitalism on the younger generation’s love of fresh technology by engaging them digitally in their culture. Our soon to be refurbished Main Hall entry will be an inviting light filled space where visitors can orientate themselves and plan their journey. Visitors can also explore a important scale interactive digital display of Defining Moments. These entertaining and thought provoking objects had not been on disclose for many years and expected to be particularly popular with children and school groups. Complementing the fresh showcases are a series of freestanding important objects representing the Museum's key collecting areas. The Hall will remain begin throughout the refurbishment and we look forward to welcoming visitors to the fresh space later this year. The Museum encourages applicants from different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to apply. We are a statutory agency in the Commonwealth Government's Communications and Arts portfolio. An innovative fresh project will deposit visitors inside’ a sacred site and tell a story that spans the country and the stars.

Expert presenters help make sense of two million years of human history and share the story behind some of the key objects from the exhibition A History of the World in 100 Objects, on show at the National Museum of Australia in 2016. The story of the Silk Roads from prehistory to the Han and Roman empires. Discover the stories of the Incas, Aztecs and the colonization of Peru and New Spain (Mexico). An insight into the early cities and civilizations of the first millenniums. Research and scholarship are central to the National Museum of Australia's collection, exhibitions, publications and other activities. This research includes Australian history, protection of its collection and museological areas including audience, evaluation and outreach. Gore looks at the activities and achievements of the National Museum of Australia as we engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their material culture, and share their stories. Gore means 'bogon moth' and historically, the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples gathered at the site where the Museum stands in Canberra for an annual bogon moth ceremony. Explore the ways in which people's lives shape and are shaped by the Australian environment, and how stories join us to places. School gardens, Stephanie Alexander and stories from our collection. The establishment of the Research center has consolidated the observe of Australian history and museum issues. Aboriginal Artists of the Nineteenth Century: a celebration. The staff at the Museum regularly present talks and present papers to the public. Understand why your topic matters So a few people did things and stuff happened. The Museum has be