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Nathan Nhan, Trophy #56 Chef Gibson, 2024, clay & glaze.
9 Sep – 14 Dec 2025

A place and time

SLA Display Village and Innovation Precinct, Whitlam
Next on today
Contemporary art exhibition consist of sculptural objects which look like tables
18 Oct 2025 – 24 Jan 2026

Inheritance by Phuong Ngo

Canberra Contemporary, Parkes
Next on today from 11:00am to 5:00pm
sunset Cinema, outdoor movies, Canberra, events, food, wine, cheese, bar, picnic
20 Nov 2025 – 28 Feb 2026

Sunset Cinema Canberra

The Australian National Botanic Gardens, Acton
Next on today from 6:00pm to 10:30pm
A wide shot of the Dismissal exhibition in King's Hall at Old Parliament House.
8 Nov 2025 – 28 Feb 2026

The Dismissal: Words that made history

Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, Parkes
Next on today from 9:00am to 5:00pm
A vibrant acrylic artwork depicting artist Kaylene Whiskey soaring surrounded by colourful elements.
15 Nov 2025 – 9 Mar 2026

Super Kaylene Whiskey

National Portrait Gallery, Parkes
Next on today from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Brown African drum with white feathers which have been attached with wire
18 Oct 2025 – 24 Feb 2026

Masked Memory by Rosalind Lemoh

Canberra Contemporary, Parkes
Next on today from 11:00am to 5:00pm
WMc
2 Jul – 17 Dec 2025

Wednesday Lunchtime Concerts at Wesley Music Centre

Wesley Music Centre, Forrest
Next on today from 12:40pm to 1:20pm
Artist Lindy Lee's black and white family photo with burnt holes on the print
6 Aug 2025 – 28 Jan 2026

Lindy Lee

National Gallery of Australia, Parkes
Next on today
Objects including gas mask, replica ambulance, documents, map and binoculars
9 Aug 2025 – 1 Feb 2026

Australia’s Home Front: 1939-1945

Canberra Museum + Gallery, Canberra
Next on today from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Photo of Australian Parliament House in the evening.
4 Sep 2025 – 28 Feb 2026

The New Parliamentary Handbook Website - Display

Level 1, Parliament House, Capital Hill
Next on today from 3:00pm to 5:00pm
A man teaches women how to throw a boomerang in 1957.
21 Nov 2025 – 17 May 2026

In real life: inventors, innovators and opportunists

National Archives of Australia, Parkes
Next on today from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Constable Kenny Koala
19 Sep 2025 – 18 Mar 2026

50 Years on the Beat: The Legacy of Constable Kenny Koala

National Capital Exhibition, Parkes
Next on today
Two first nations elders in sitting in country near Amaroona at sunset with hand carved spears
6 Aug 2025 – 29 Mar 2026

Kulata Tjuta: Tirkilpa

National Gallery of Australia, Parkes
Next on today
Gears exhibit in Questacon Presents: ZAP! CLANK! POW!
31 May 2025 – 1 Feb 2026

Questacon Presents: ZAP! CLANK! POW!

Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre, Parkes
Next on today from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Australian honours and awards medals on display at the exhibition
26 May 2025 – 15 Feb 2026

Australian Honours System Exhibition at the Mint

Royal Australian Mint, Deakin
Next on today from 8:30am to 5:00pm
Pandanus mat
17 Apr 2025 – 27 Jan 2026

Our Story: Aboriginal–Chinese People in Australia

National Museum of Australia, Acton
Next on today from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Two adults embracing on a bed of roses.
2 Jul 2025 – 19 Apr 2026

In Bloom

National Portrait Gallery, Parkes
Next on today from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Enrico Taglietti holding a pen at his desk in his studio, photo taken in 1985
7 Jun 2025 – 3 May 2026

Taglietti: Life in Design

Canberra Museum + Gallery, Canberra
Next on today from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Colourful butterflies on a black background.
25 Oct 2025 – 1 Oct 2026

Animals in the Parliament House Art Collections exhibition

Australian Parliament House, Canberra
Next on today
Colourful crochet
8 Jan – 17 Dec 2025

Crafternoons at Smith's

Smith's Alternative, Canberra
Next on today from 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Black and white image of olden days group of musicians
8 Jan – 17 Dec 2025

Old Timey Wednesday

Smith's Alternative, Canberra
Next on today from 4:00pm to 6:00pm
‘The Male’ (Lyrebird) costume from The Display 1964 designed by Sidney Nolan
18 Mar 2025 – 6 Mar 2026

A Total Work of Art: Sidney Nolan & the Stage

Canberra Museum + Gallery, Canberra
Next on today from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Group of musicians playing instruments
17 Sep 2025 – 30 Dec 2026

Wednesday Jazz

Molly, Canberra
Next on today from 8:30pm to 10:30pm
BACKBAR
6 Feb 2025 – 6 Jun 2026

Blackbird Live Music

Blackbird Bar - Live Music - Cocktails - Nightclub - Underground Speakeasy, Canberra
Next on today from 7:30pm to 11:59pm
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