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New app gets kids excited about portraits at the National Portrait Gallery
The National Portrait Gallery has officially launched a new digital interactive Gallery experience called Headhunt! – the first app of its kind being used in museums and galleries. Headhunt! is a tablet-based app for visitors…
Indigenous Cultural Tours
A new indigenous cultural tour has been launched which will enable visitors to experience the visual culture and spirit of Australia at the National Gallery of Australia (NGA). The tour will allow visitors to explore…
New Director at the National Gallery of Australia
Mr Nick Mitzevich has been named the new Director of the National Gallery of Australia. Starting in July, the current Director of the Art Gallery of South Australia will replace retiring Director Gerard Vaughan. Prior…
The Balnaves Foundation supports new contemporary art series at the NGA
The National Gallery of Australia has partnered with The Balnaves Foundation to commission an annual series of intervention art by Australian contemporary artists. Launching with Maze on 4 May, the series presents large-scale disruptive artworks…
The Story of Canberra redeveloped
The National Capital Exhibition at Regatta Point is undergoing a redevelopment and the exhibition will be temporarily relocating to Commonwealth Place, Parkes from mid-April to late August. The new exhibition at Regatta Point is due…
Celebration: 20 years of collecting Visual Art at Canberra Museum and Gallery
This exhibition showcases the rich collections of visual art at the Canberra Museum and Gallery (CMAG). In its 20-year history, CMAG has built a collection of objects with a unique focus, which reflects both the…
Only three weeks to go until Cartier: The Exhibition opens at the National Gallery of Australia
Never before have so many incredible diamonds, emeralds, rubies and other precious stones been seen in Australia. Exclusive to Canberra, Cartier: The Exhibition showcases more than 300 spectacular items and offers a glimpse into the…
NGA Play transformed into an Indonesian-Pop world
NGA Play at the National Gallery of Australia (NGA) has been transformed by dynamic Indonesian art duo Indieguerillas. Dive into their outrageously fun Indonesian-Pop world with epic murals, interactive installations and playful art projects, all…
Keep visitors up to date with ‘What’s on this week in Canberra’ brochure displays
The Canberra and Region Visitors Centre (CRVC) will be initiating a ‘What’s on this week in Canberra’ brochure display for hotel concierges and attraction front desks to provide information for visitors. The brochure displays will…
MoAD unveils new space for children to speak out and play up
Listening pods, a fuzzy felt wall and a Kindness Café are all part of a new exhibition at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House (MoAD) that takes play – and the rights…