The map includes details of the first sighting of Tasmania by Europeans and the first mapping of New Zealand.

Bookmark This is a podcast from the National Library of Australia.

Season one of the Bookmark This podcast, Off Stage, explores the vibrant characters, milestone moments and cultural treasures found in the exhibition On Stage: Spotlight on Our Performing Arts. Hosted by journalist, author, radio broadcaster and playwright Melanie Tait, Off Stage delves into the untold stories of Australia theatre, dance, music and film.

Season two, Bold Types, is hosted by political reporter and author Amy Remekis. Based on the book by Dr Patricia Clarke, Bold Types celebrates the pioneering women who took the world of journalism by storm, with each episode featuring contemporary female journalists reflecting on their experiences and those of their forebears.

Learn about Jacinta Mackay's NLA Scholarship research using the Bringing Them Home oral history recordings.

See a few highlights from our collection in different formats that can be used to build your architectural knowledge. 

For the next 4 weeks, the Library is one of 20 locations hosting contemporary mixed media artworks as part of the Canberra Art Biennial.

Explore the dance style of Gertrud Bodenwieser through photographs with 2023 National Library Fellow Wesley Lim.

Photographer David Paterson documented public reactions to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.

To celebrate this milestone, we are sharing 3 recently acquired photographs of the band

This International Women's Day we take a look back at International Women's Year and the feminist movement in 1975.

We've won! Our website took the top award in the Government category at the 2025 Australian Web Awards.