A special excursion opportunity for school groups, which featured inspiring activities and workshops celebrating Australian poetry.

Dr Samuel White discussed his recent Fellowship research focused on the historical use of military call-outs and the decision-making processes behind deploying troops in Australia.

The Canberra & District Historical Society proudly presented the 2026 Canberra Day Oration.

Professor Georgina Long AO delivered the 2026 Ann Moyal Lecture, addressing the question 'When groundbreaking cancer treatments save 50% of patients, what happens to the other half?' 

Artist Sharon Peoples, and the Friends of the National Library, presented a concertina book workshop for adults.

Canberra Writers Festival and author Natasha Brown presented a special In Conversation event focused on her bold, new novel Universality.

ArtsNational Canberra and Charlie Hall present a lecture focusing on the ideas and culture of the Italian Renaissance, a phenomenon that emerged in the 15th century.

ArtsNational Canberra and Tessa Boase present a lecture uncovering the intriguing story of women’s love affair with feathers and the brave eco‑feminists who fought to protect the birds.

ArtsNational Canberra and Mariska Beekenkamp-Wladimiroff present a lecture focusing on the Dutch Golden Age, using six paintings to explore the art, cities, landscapes and society of 17th century Netherlands.

ArtsNational Canberra and Graham Jones present a lecture exploring how the military plans and delivers the United Kingdom’s greatest ceremonial events, from state visits to national commemorations.