Topic 

Explore the journey of the First Fleet and its role in shaping Australia's early colonial history. 

Topic 

Explore the rich cultural heritage of Australia's First Peoples through the art of Joseph Lycett, a convict artist who captured the rituals and customs of Indigenous communities. 

Topic 

Explore the excitement and wonder of the First Fleet as they encountered Australia’s unique flora and fauna for the first time. 

Yule pick up a bargain this year at our Late night Christmas shopping at the National Library Bookshop!

Find out what type of organisational records and personal or family papers the Library is interested in and how to deposit and box them.

Topic 

Explore how diverse communities have shaped modern Australian life through historical photographs from our collection.

Topic 

Discover the origins of Australia Day and guide students to consider what it means  to different people using promotional material from our collection.

Topic 

Explore early European encounters with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art through the work of William Westall and engage students in considering the cultural significance of special places.

Topic 

Learn about Australia’s national emblems and official symbols, and the emblems of your state or territory using images and objects from our collection.

Topic 

For students to explore the depiction, representation and meaning of Australian symbols through beloved stories like Blinky Bill and Possum Magic.