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In memoriam
Pilita Corrales
We pay tribute to 'Asia's Queen of Song' with early Australian TV appearances and more. Read the tribute
Footy final found
1964 VFL Grand Final
Melbourne and Collingwood face off in rare television broadcast coverage of the famous 1964 VFL Grand Final. Read the article
TV trailblazer
Fredd Bear
Which famous bear met royalty, travelled in a Rolls Royce and skated with the Ice Capades? 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
27
Jun
Friday 7:00 pm
Vertigo
Hitchcock’s psychological thriller will leave you dizzy with suspense as it twists and descends into obsession and fear.
28
Jun
Saturday 7:00 pm
Paranormal Activity
A couple’s life is shattered as terrifying supernatural events are captured on camera in this spine-chilling, mocu-real thriller.
11
Jul
Friday 1:00 pm
The Lego Movie
An animated kid-culture mashup that’s sure to make all generations laugh.
12
Jul
Saturday 10:15 am
A Day at the Movies: Top End Wedding (Dementia Friendly)
Join us for A Day at the Movies, a thoughtfully selected film series for people living with dementia alongside their families, friends, carers and companions.
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.