In Canberra and around Australia

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

A range of exhibitions are on show in our historic Canberra building, East Block, and on tour around Australia.

You can find details of our opening hours and a map of our Canberra location.

Exhibitions on display in Canberra are listed on this page:

 You can also find out about:

Temporary exhibitions

Shell-shocked: Australia after Armistice

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Shell-shocked: Australia after Armistice explores how the nation dealt with the lingering effects of World War I over the next 20 years.

8 November 2008 to 27 April 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.