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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
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
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.
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
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 .
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 .
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