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Artwork by Dean Cross
29 Sep 2026 – 27 Jun 2027

Dean Cross x Sidney Nolan: Two Heads

Canberra Museum + Gallery, Canberra
Next on today from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Two people on a darkened stage, one seated beside an easel while the other paints a portrait.
12 Oct 2026 – 11 Jul 2027

People, Place, Portraits

Australian Parliament House, Canberra
Next on today
Child enjoying the Illuminate exhibition
20 Feb – 22 Nov 2026

Illuminate: How Science Comes to Light

Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre, Parkes
Next on today from 9:00am to 5:00pm
This shows the Milky Way core rising behind the historic Brayshaw's Homestead stead built in 1903
31 Oct 2026 – 14 Aug 2027

Learn Astrophotography in the dark skies of Canberra

Various venues, Tharwa
Next on today from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Glass blowing experience at Canberra Glassworks
28 Feb – 20 Dec 2026

Glass Blowing Experience: Make Your Own Vase or Tumbler

Canberra Glassworks, Kingston
Next on today from 2:00pm to 2:40pm
Two glass birds in the Hotshop
28 Feb – 20 Dec 2026

Birds of a Feather: Glassblowing for Two

Canberra Glassworks, Kingston
Next on today from 3:30pm to 4:10pm
teacher and participant blowing glass in the Hotshop
28 Feb – 20 Dec 2026

Glass Blowing Experience: Make Your Own Bird

Canberra Glassworks, Kingston
Next on today from 12:40pm to 1:00pm
A visitor exploring the Royal Australian Mint Floral Impressions Exhibition
14 May 2026 – 31 Mar 2027

Floral Impressions Exhibition at the Mint

Royal Australian Mint, Deakin
Next on today
Soldier with operation Kudu patch and blue and yellow friendship braclelet
13 Oct 2026 – 31 Aug 2027

Operation Kudu: Supporting Ukraine

Australian War Memorial, Campbell
Next on today
Ravenclaw trying on the hat
5 Feb 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Sorting Hat Ceremony

Quizzic Alley, Fyshwick
Next on today from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Scuba diver under the water and above coral reef
12 Sep 2026 – 15 Aug 2027

Drop-in Docos Spring Season at the NFSA

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton
Next on today from 11:00am to 4:00pm
Be captivated by the grace and allure of Luna’s Cabaret Dancers while our DJs create the rhythm of t
13 Dec 2025 – 28 Nov 2026

Luna Saturdays

Luna, Canberra
Next on today from 4:00pm to 11:59pm
Three inflatable sculptures that represent quantum technology
7 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2027

Quantum Tomorrow: Imagined Futures

Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre, Parkes
Next on today from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Two women view artwork in gallery.
5 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2026

Behind the Lines

Museum of Australian Democracy, Parkes
Next on today from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Competitors race with lawnmowers on a grass track with a fire truck and spectators visible.
22 Sep 2026 – 19 Sep 2027

Regional Rivalries: Sport, spectacle and community in regional Australia Exhibition

National Library of Australia, Parkes
Next on today from 9:00am to 5:00pm
A monochrome photographic portrait of four men with candid expressions wearing suits.
16 May 2026 – 23 May 2027

Power suits: The fit within the frame

National Portrait Gallery, Parkes
Next on today from 10:00am to 5:00pm
The Gurindji Freedom banners hung up in a gallery.
19 Aug 2025 – 31 Dec 2026

Gurindji Freedom Banners Exhibition

Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, Parkes
Next on today from 9:00am to 5:00pm
horses pulling guns to transport, soldiers on their backs
13 Oct 2026 – 30 Jun 2028

Treasures from the National Collection

Australian War Memorial, Campbell
Next on today
A close image of 'flowering dogwoods' with tight purple cluster centres and pale white 'petals'
1 Nov 2026

Poetry of Spring - Guided Forest Walk

National Arboretum Canberra, Molonglo
Next on tomorrow from 12:30pm to 2:30pm
People dancing in the sun to a DJ on the Soul Defender
1 Nov 2026

Techno Picnic with D-Nox (Germany)

ACT Waterski Club, Campbell
Next on tomorrow from 1:00pm to 7:00pm
Runner in Canberra
1 Nov 2026

The Canberra Times Run Canberra

Rond Terrace, Parkes, Acton
Next on tomorrow from 5:30am to 11:30am
Pink roses in a garden
1–29 Nov 2026

Rose Gardens Guided Tours at Old Parliament House

Statue of Dame Dorothy Tangney & Enid Lyons | Old Parliament House Rose Gardens, Parkes
Next on tomorrow from 9:30am to 10:30am
Murrumbidgee Golf Club
1 Nov – 31 Dec 2026

The Longest Day

Various golf clubs, Canberra
Next on tomorrow
Professional Filmmaker Nash
11 Oct – 13 Dec 2026

Local Legends: Documentary Filmmaking Program

Child Players Drama Studio, Fyshwick
Next on tomorrow
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