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View Science. Art. Film.: Arrival at the NFSA

Science. Art. Film.: Arrival at the NFSA

When aliens arrive in 12 locations worldwide, humanity scrambles to determine if they pose a threat. The US Military calls in linguistics expert Dr Louise Banks (Amy Adams)to find a way to translate. ..

View Book Club: Contact at the NFSA

Book Club: Contact at the NFSA

BOOK CLUB AT THE NFSA IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CANBERRA WRITERS FESTIVAL When alien intelligence contacts Earth, Dr Eleanor Arroway (Jodie Foster), a radio astronomer working on the SETI project, picks ..

View Beauty and the Beast (Sing-along) at the NFSA

Beauty and the Beast (Sing-along) at the NFSA

Beauty and the Beast (Sing-along) on Fri 14 Nov 6:00 PM only at Arc Cinema at the National Film and Sound Archive in Acton 83 Mins | 1991 | DCP | USA | D: Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise Bookish Belle ..

View Dr Jeff Brownrigg: Clive James: A Lasting Legacy - Poetry and Reflections

Dr Jeff Brownrigg: Clive James: A Lasting Legacy - Poetry and Reflections

Join cultural historian Dr Jeff Brownrigg for a compelling illustrated presentation on the final poetic works of Clive James - Australia's sharpest wit turned soulful wordsmith. From the biting sa ..

View The Jury Experience: Death by AI: Who Pays the Price?

The Jury Experience: Death by AI: Who Pays the Price?

You've been called for jury duty. Step into a thrilling courtroom drama where the audience is the jury. Listen to testimonies, analyze evidence, and ultimately decide.. guilty or not guilty? St ..

View Canberra Murder Mystery: Death In The Shadows

Canberra Murder Mystery: Death In The Shadows

Step into the shadows and uncover the truth in Canberra Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows! A thrilling outdoor detective game where you solve the case before the killer strikes again When l ..

View National Indigenous Art Triennial: After the Rain

National Indigenous Art Triennial: After the Rain

5th National Indigenous Art Triennial: After the Rain 6 Dec 2025 - 26 Apr 2026 Level 1, Gallery 12 Free After the rain there are always new beginnings. The 5th National Indigenous Art Tr ..

View Richard Lewer: Steve

Richard Lewer: Steve

From 29 Nov 2025 Level 2, Gallery 24 Free Richard Lewer's Steve is a gentle exploration of the complexity of a family coming to terms with a dementia diagnosis. Through animation and a suit ..

View Women Photographers 1853-2018

Women Photographers 1853-2018

11 Oct 2025 - 15 Mar 2026 Level 1, Galleries 2, 3 & 4 Free Women photographers 1853-2018 highlights the transformative impact of women artists on the history of photography. Since its inceptio ..

View Bilong Papua New Guinea | 50 years of Independence

Bilong Papua New Guinea | 50 years of Independence

13 Sep 2025 - 12 Apr 2026 Level 2, Gallery 21 Free Bilong Papua New Guinea marks the 50th anniversary of Papua New Guinea's independence and the birth of a new nation on September 16, 1975. Pr ..