Discover the story of Canberra – the people, places and history that make up this city and region.
The Nolan Collection is an iconic group of paintings from 1945 to 1953 by Sidney Nolan that the artist gifted to the nation in 1974
Nathan Nhan's work draws on the material history of ceramics, where vessel forms are imbued with powerful narrative devices.
In August 1978, Sidney Nolan created a series of 31 crayon pastel drawings based on the events of Marcus Clarke’s 1874 convict novel, For the Term of His Natural Life.
In 1924, there were around 3,000 people living in Canberra, with about half of them involved in construction projects to build the new capital city. Many of those people were Scots.
This exhibition celebrates two of Canberra's most influential artists, Hiroe Swen and the late Cornel Swen who, together, led a uniquely creative life in this region.
How Soon is Now? brings together a selection of Bruce Reynolds’ exquisite cast relief works with two-dimensional collaged linoleum works.
Outer Space: Stromlo to the Stars celebrates the 100-year anniversary of Mount Stromlo Observatory, bringing to life the groundbreaking discoveries…
Djara presents the connections of First Nations people with the stars, sky and Country.
Join our celestial celebrations by making a Mt Stromlo sun or lucky star in the CMAG foyer!
Cozy up for a magical half-hour of captivating storytelling every day during Summer Holiday Fun!
Explore the instruments of the orchestra with the Canberra Symphony Orchestra’s Instrument Petting Zoo
Join us for a puppet making workshop inspired by Bluey's Big Play
Join us for a collage workshop inspired by the 78-Storey Treehouse
Australia’s most famous silent film, lost for decades and painstakingly reconstructed from incomplete versions and NFSA stills.
The Young Nolan Project is a new initiative where an individual school is invited to work on an extended program and present their resulting art to the public