Drawings, sketches, plans and photographs of Australian colonial architecture, ancient buildings from China and Greece, furnature designs and sketches for a proposed "ideal city" of Kurrajong.

95 watercolours and about 80 wash, sepia wash or pencil drawings plus a large number of lithographs and chromolithographs engraved by S.T. Gill, as well as wood engravings, lithographs and photolithographs based on his paintings and sketches.

Discover the legacy of Dame Nellie Melba, one of opera’s greatest voices, through her unique collection. Featuring sheet music, personal letters, and rare items from her iconic career, this collection offers an intimate glimpse into her rise from Australian talent to international soprano. Explore her artistry, personal connections, and lasting impact on the world of opera.

Our James Cook collection showcases the Library’s most famous item - Cook’s HMS Endeavour journal.

Family papers, maps of the Hong Kong and Macau region, pictures, photographs and a large collection of books and pamphlets predominantly historical works, particularly histories of Portugal, the Portuguese colonies, China and Japan.

A comprehensive collection of original records of the Federation movement plus books, pictures, music and other material related to Federation.

Paintings, drawings, sketchbooks and manuscripts by George French Angas.

Hear about the Australian Sikh Games, and how Library staff gained new collection items, connections and knowledge.

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Examples of advertising and media drawn from the National Library of Australia’s exhibition The Sell: Australian Advertising 1790s to 1990s and looks at their influence over time.

Learn about iconic photographer and film maker Frank Hurley and explore some of his photographs from around Australia.

Explore the art of photojournalism with highlights from the Fairfax Photo Archive.