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The Dunera Boys: 70 years on. National Library of Australia

admin — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:35:02 +0000

This Collection-in-Focus exhibition reveals wartime stories of survival and achievement and coincides with the 70th anniversary of the arrival from Britain of HMT Dunera. The ship carried over 2500 German, Austrian and Italian ‘enemy aliens’ to Australia, for internment in rural camps. Many internees were of Jewish heritage and had escaped to Britain from the horrors of Nazi Germany in the 1930s.

Visitor Centre, Ground Floor, National Library of Australia
Open daily, free
Tours of The Dunera boys: Seventy Years On are available on request.
Please contact 02 6262 1271 or bookings@nla.gov.au

New Look National Gallery set to open in Spring

admin — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:21:08 +0000

Get set to witness the biggest transformation of the National Gallery of Australia since its

creation in 1982. This spring, visitors to the Gallery in Canberra will walk though a striking new entrance and be greeted by 11 specially designed Indigenous art galleries, showcasing works from the largest collection of Australian Indigenous art in the world.

A whole program of exhibitions and special events will celebrate the opening season at the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra. Commencing with Robert Dowling: Tasmanian son of Empire in July, it continues with Life, death and magic: 2000 years of Southeast Asian ancestral art in August and concludes with the blockbuster Ballets Russes: the art of costume, featuring costumes designed by artists including Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Giorgio de Chirico as well as drawings, stage scenery and photographs.

The Gallery has also recently launched a new brand and revamped their website. Check it out at www.nga.gov.au

Parliament House – Behind the Scenes

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:21:02 +0000

Get along to the Parliament House Open Day on Saturday 18 September for a behind the scenes look at federal parliament, viewing areas of the building not usually open to the public. A range of activities, displays and tours will be held to give you a better understanding of the work at Parliament House.

Cooking up a Storm for Science – Saturday 7 August

admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:58:29 +0000

For all of you with a taste for fine food, don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to enjoy the cuisine of two of Canberra’s top chefs. As part of the Australian Science Festival Gastronomy Program, chefs Jan Gundlach and Paul Butler will cook up a special signature dish using fresh produce from Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets, all the while explaining the science behind their creations. Providing excellent value for money at $90, book your spot now.

NAIDOC Week at the Australian National Botanic Gardens – 5-11 July

admin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 06:38:10 +0000

Get the kids along to the Australian National Botanic Gardens this week for an excellent range of school holidays activities associated with NAIDOC Week. Check out the program or for further info, visit www.anbg.gov.au

National Archives magazine Memento, goes online

admin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 06:09:26 +0000

The flagship publication of the National Archives, Memento, is going online. Get a preview of this free online magazine and subscribe at naa.gov.au .

NCAA June newsletter

admin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 05:38:20 +0000

The June 2010 NCAA newsletter is here so take a look. If you are an NCAA member and would like to appear in the NCAA newsletter, please send your articles or events through to secretariat@nationalattractions.com.au .

NCAA Newsletter June 2010