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Red text reading 'Wangka Wakanutja' on a yellow background

Wangka Wakaṉutja: The Story of the Papunya Literature Production Centre

04 Apr - 11 Oct 2026 | 9:00am - 5:00pm

Explore the decades-long, remarkable efforts of the Papunya community to record language and culture and keep it alive.

Exhibition Gallery

Assistance animals welcome

Quiet hours 9:00am - 11:00am

Wheelchair accessible

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

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

Treasures Gallery

Daily | 9:00am - 5:00pm

The Treasures Gallery is where you can find highlights from our physical and digital collection

Online

Treasures Gallery

Online

Assistance animals welcome

Wheelchair accessible

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