Exhibitions

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Portion of a poster depicting men and women from Australia's Defence Forces.

Australian Comforts Fund, Combine forces with the Australian Comforts Fund. Give to them through the A.C.F. [detail], 1939, nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2618636268

Remembering the War

26 Aug 2025 - 03 May 2026 | 9:00am - 5:00pm

On the 80th anniversary of the Second World War ending, explore stories of the conflict from our collections.

Treasures Gallery

Assistance animals welcome

Wheelchair accessible

1975: Living in the Seventies

14 Aug 2025 - 09 Mar 2026 | 9:00am - 5:00pm

Look back on life in the 70s including politics, feminism, pop culture, news of the day, and more.

Exhibition Gallery

Online

Assistance animals welcome

Wheelchair accessible

Treasures Gallery

Daily | 9:00am - 5:00pm

The Treasures Gallery showcases the extraordinary holdings of the National Library of Australia.

Treasures Gallery

Assistance animals welcome

Wheelchair accessible

Four framed pictures hanging on a wall that has an image of an island on it.

Mabo v Queensland (No. 2): 30th Anniversary

Daily | 9:00am - 5:00pm

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Mabo decision, the Library invited Gail Mabo, Eddie’s daughter, to select material for display to mark this landmark moment in Australian legal history.

Treasures Gallery

Assistance animals welcome

Wheelchair accessible

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