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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
A group of young acrobats in a tableau of acrobatic forms
4 Sep 2026 – 26 Jun 2027

Circus in the City

Canberra City, Canberra
Next on today from 10:30am to 1:30pm
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
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
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
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
Entrance to market
12 Jan 2025 – 27 Feb 2028

Haig Park Village Markets

Haig Park, Braddon
Next on today from 8:00am to 2:00pm
The word "Rebel" in yellow and red, made using the rag rugging technique
9 Nov 2026

Textile Transformations | Radical Rugs Workshop

Craft + Design Canberra, Canberra
Next on tomorrow from 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Where is the Green Sheep?
6–9 Nov 2026

Where is the Green Sheep?

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on tomorrow from 1:00pm to 1:45pm
Group of people smiling and drawing
19 Jan – 9 Nov 2026

Monday Magic | Life Drawing at Wakefield's

Wakefield's Bar & Wine, Ainslie
Next on tomorrow from 6:00pm to 8:30pm
European flag on sky background
29 Dec 2025 – 21 Dec 2026

Canberra Eurosessions

Smith's Alternative, Canberra
Next on tomorrow from 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Photo of a building, pavement and gardens with ukeleles
27 Oct 2025 – 14 Dec 2026

Lunchulele

Smith's Alternative, Canberra
Next on tomorrow from 12:30pm to 2:00pm
Trivia at PJs in the City
16 Mar 2026 – 14 Jun 2027

PJs Monday Night Trivia

PJs in the City, Canberra
Next on tomorrow from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
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