During the 2019-20 bushfire crisis, Scott and Claire Hooper set up this fridge in Bungendore.

They initially stocked the fridge with cold drinks and snacks for firefighters, but soon others contributed and wrote their messages of support.

#InternationalFireFightersDay

How would you use this #MysteryObject ? 🤔

Cast your guesses in the comments!

We’ve acquired over 800 objects from master puppeteer and creator of TVs Mr Squiggle, Norman Hetherington.

Norman’s daughter Rebecca, aka Miss Rebecca, and his grandson Thomas talk us through Mr Squiggle’s friends Rocket and Gus the Snail.

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One of the best ways to travel in ancient Egypt was on the Nile. ⛵

Placed in a tomb, this model boat would ensure the owner travelled comfortably in the afterlife.

'Discovering Ancient Egypt' on display in Canberra: bit.ly/3Liwbbq

📸: Model Boat, Rijksmuseum van Oudheden

“My photos are of hands - my whole family, past and present, are all very talented with their hands. I felt this was the best way to express what belonging means to me.” – Luanna de Jersey

Explore stories of belonging and connection in 'Belonging': bit.ly/3PxxzXk

Dancing our way back through history for #InternationalDanceDay 💃

Gertrud Bodenwieser was a European choreographer, teacher and dancer who revolutionised modernist dance in Australia.

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📸 National Library of Australia obj-234841729

Mr Squiggle and his friends have found a new home at the Museum!

The original Mr Squiggle and more than 800 related objects have joined the National Historical Collection 65 years after first debuting on Australian television.

Read more: bit.ly/49VsxxO

In April 1856 Melbourne stonemasons put down their tools in protest for an eight-hour work day. ⚒️

More: bit.ly/36RSH9K

📷: An eight-hour day parade in Bourke Street, Melbourne, 1907. State Library of Victoria

It's giving The Tortured Poets Department in all the best ways. 🎵

This image of our bay windows and Muttaburrasaurus replica exudes melodrama like it's straight from a Taylor Swift music video.

#TTPD #TaylorSwift

'It was lovely riding in the moonlight'. 🌚

This postcard from our collection was made by the Oceanic Stamp & Postcard Company, a business based in King St Sydney which flourished in the first decade of the 20th century.

📷: Sydney by Night / Love's Young Dream

Wave goodbye to school holiday boredom! 🏺

Take a trip to our 'Discovering Ancient Egypt' exhibition, packed with interactive activities, a kids audio tour and a handy family guide to navigate your journey.

Let the adventure begin! Book your ticket: bit.ly/3Yk9wAL

On 25 April 1915 Australian troops landed at Gallipoli in Turkey.

One year later on the first anniversary of the landing, #AnzacDay was observed around Australia and wherever Australian soldiers were posted.

More: nma.gov.au/defining-momen…

📷 Trench at Lone Pine after the battle

'I started watching my grandfather paint when I was 12 years old. He taught me a lot about my culture, and this is why I am interested in kunjuri (shields).” – Anne Nunn.

Explore stories of connection to Country in our ‘Belonging' exhibition: bit.ly/3PxxzXk

This week the La Perouse Aboriginal community was reunited with four spears taken in 1770.

We're honoured to work with the community & assist in the long-term care of the spears as they return.

The handover was marked by a ceremony at Trinity College

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La Perouse Aboriginal community has been reunited with four spears taken by James Cook in 1770 from Kamay (Botany Bay).

The spears are being permanently returned to Country after 254 years. We're honoured to assist the community with their long-term care.
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Tony Armstrong’s Extra-Ordinary Things exhibition is coming to Canberra!

We’re excited to display objects from Tony Armstrong’s new ABC TV series in an upcoming exhibition from 21 June 2024.

Stream from Tuesday 21 May 8pm on ABC iview and ABC TV.
More: bit.ly/3xQnPUI