when: 24 February 2024 - 23 November 2024 | venue: National Archives of Australia | cost: See event for details | address: Kings Avenue Parkes 2600 | website: https://naa.gov.au | tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/lifting-the-lid-view-the-original-australian-constitution-tickets-803615835597%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreat
published: 18 Dec 2024, 5 min read
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Are you intrigued by the voices that echo through the national archival collection?
Do you want to know more about how Australians live together, about their values and aspirations, and the histories that have helped create the Commonwealth of Australia?
Here is your chance to view the original Australian Constitution and the Royal Commission of Assent signed by Queen Victoria as they lift the lid.
Visit Voices / Dhuniai and explore stories of people seeking to be heard from Federation through to today.
In Connections / Mura gadi, learn the purpose of the national archival collection through original records and intriguing stories on display and curated on our interactive digital wall.
Enjoy this informative tour of two permanent exhibitions in the heart of Canberra in the beautiful heritage-listed East Block building.
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Are you intrigued by the voices that echo through the national archival collection?
Do you want to know more about how Australians live together, about their values and aspirations, and the histories that have helped create the Commonwealth of Australia?
Here is your chance to view the original Australian Constitution and the Royal Commission of Assent signed by Queen Victoria as they lift the lid.
Visit Voices / Dhuniai and explore stories of people seeking to be heard from Federation through to today.
In Connections / Mura gadi, learn the purpose of the national archival collection through original records and intriguing stories on display and curated on our interactive digital wall.
Enjoy this informative tour of two permanent exhibitions in the heart of Canberra in the beautiful heritage-listed East Block building.
Go see Lifting the Lid: View the Original Australian Constitution 2024.

Lifting the Lid: View the Original Australian Constitution 2024 is on 24 February 2024 - 23 November 2024. The opening hours are: See event website for details. Conveniently located in Parkes. Call 02 6212 3600 for details. Visit their website at https://naa.gov.au.
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