View, access and use the collection

We help a broad range of people access the collection including researchers, documentarians, cultural organisations, broadcasters, podcasters, film festivals, cinemas, and local community groups.

Please note, we do not provide copies of collection material for personal interest.

You can use our catalogue Search the Collection to identify and request access to specific NFSA collection items. Fees will apply.

For questions about accessing and using the NFSA collection, please submit an Access enquiry form.

Search the Collection

Submit an Access Enquiry

Donate, gift or offer an item to the collection

Thank you for considering the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) collection for your items.

To start the offer process, you will be taken to a form where you can provide all the information we need and tell us about the items you are offering to the collection. Before completing your offer form, we recommend you check the NFSA's national catalogue in case the item/s you are offering are already held.

Make a collection offer

Donate financially to NFSA

Support us to grow, preserve and share our collection of more than 100 years of film, sound, broadcast and games – priceless treasures that belong to all Australians.

Support us

Host an event at the NFSA building in Acton, Canberra

Located in the cultural precinct of Acton in Canberra, our 1930s Art Deco building is an intimate and memorable location for your next event. 

We have four state-of-the-art venues and a dedicated technical team. Our venue hire services take care of every detail, so you just need to turn up and enjoy your event.  

Submit an event enquiry

Are you a journalist?

Please contact us by email at comms@nfsa.gov.au for any media enquiries related to the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA), its people and its collection. 

Media outlets looking for archival content and/or stock footage for inclusion in non-NFSA related stories, please submit an Access enquiry. Fees will apply.  

Email the Media team

Give feedback

Your feedback is really important to us. We use this information, whether positive or negative, to monitor and improve our service and offering for all Australians. 

Provide feedback

Give feedback on access services

Canberra Headquarters

The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia's headquarters is in Acton, Canberra.

McCoy Circuit, Acton ACT 2601
GPO Box 2002, Canberra ACT 2601
Tel: +61 2 6248 2000
Toll free: 1800 067 274 (only available within Australia)
Email: enquiries@nfsa.gov.au

Sydney Office

Ground Floor, 60 Union St, Pyrmont NSW 2009 
PO Box 397, Pyrmont NSW 2009
Tel: +61 2 8202 0100
Toll free: 1800 067 274 (only available within Australia)

All viewing/access services are by appointment only. To make an appointment, you must first submit an access enquiry form.

Melbourne Office

Level 4, 120 Southbank Boulevard, Southbank VIC 3006
GPO Box 4317, Melbourne VIC 3001
Toll free: 1800 067 274 (only available within Australia)

All viewing/access services are by appointment only. To make an appointment, you must first submit an access enquiry form