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Let's go shopping!
Sale of the Century
Happy birthday to the beloved quiz show that embodied the essence of the '80s – big hair, big cars, big money. Read the article
Tennis, anyone?
Wimbledon
Lift the cup with Lleyton, celebrate with Ash, and travel back in time with these moments from Wimbledon history. Read the article
Interview
Quaden Bayles
The actor speaks about working with George Miller, his connection to community and family legacy. Read the article
'Our collection tells the story of the nation – our memories, our lives, our futures.'
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Video games at the NFSA
Hitting the start button on preserving our video game history
Our video game collection continues to expand rapidly as the NFSA evolves in response to 21st-century media production and consumption trends.
In late 2023, we conducted a landmark international survey that revealed the threats to the survival of important video game heritage.
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A celebration of First Nations culture
Experience Nangamai
Nangamai ('Dream' in the Dharawal language) is the NFSA's online collection of First Nations content.
It pays tribute to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander icons, trailblazers, dreamers and performers who have kept their rich culture and history alive through activism, writing, filmmaking, song, dance and art.
View Nangamai: a celebration of First Nations culture
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Canberra highlights
17
July
Thursday 7:00 pm
Happy Together
Wong Kar Wai’s stylish contemplation of queer love and heartbreak set against the dreamlike backdrop of Buenos Aires.
18
July
Friday 1:00 pm
The Lego Movie 2
A satirical and self-aware second instalment delivering more family fun.
19
Jul
Saturday 7:00 pm
Dead Poets Society
Robin Williams’ inspiring performance challenges everyone to seize the day.
26
Jul
Saturday 7:00 pm
The Exorcist Director's Cut
The horror that shocked the world returns in its most terrifying form – darker, longer and more sinister than ever.
Open daily
Recent Relics
A pop culture explosion from the '80s, '90s and early 2000s, this new permanent installation boasts two beautifully restored display cases filled with iconic objects that celebrate our contemporary audiovisual experiences.
Cinema in Canberra
NFSA's Arc Cinema
Arc Cinema is Canberra’s go-to spot for the culturally curious. Enjoy our curated program of recent releases and revived classics, from high art to guilty pleasures. There’s something for everyone!
The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia acknowledges Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live and gives respect to their Elders both past and present.