In Canberra and around Australia

The historic National Archives building, East Block
East Block, in Canberra, was built in 1927

Our historic Canberra building, East Block, is host to a range of exhibitions. Others are on tour around Australia.

For Canberra exhibitions, see below – and you can check our opening hours and a map of our Canberra location:

You can also find out about:

Temporary exhibitions

Women Transported: Life in Australia's Convict Female Factories

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Women Transported: Life in Australia's Convict Female Factories is a tribute to the memories and experiences of the convict women who made a significant contribution to our nation.

14 May 2009 to 19 July 2009

Gallery Two
National Archives of Australia
Queen Victoria Terrace
Parkes ACT 2600

Permanent exhibitions

Memory of a Nation

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Memory of a Nation is a must-see for all Australians. The exhibition relates stories of ordinary and extraordinary Australians and celebrates the people and events that have shaped our nation.

Open daily from 9am to 5pm. Closed Christmas and Good Friday.

National Archives of Australia
Queen Victoria Terrace
Parkes ACT 2600

Federation Gallery

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Seeing is believing! The Federation Gallery brings together seven key documents in Australia's history, including some listed on UNESCO's Australian Memory of the World register.

Open daily from 9am to 5pm. Closed Christmas and Good Friday.

National Archives of Australia
Queen Victoria Terrace
Parkes ACT 2600

Displays

Australia, Land of Tomorrow: Immigration 1947–71

Exhibition ThumbnailLand of Tomorrow explores what it took to realise the postwar plans for defence and development.