Museums, libraries and galleries

• Read more about Celebrating the impact of our National Cultural Institutions

3 Jul 2025 The latest findings about the trends and impact of Australia’s National Cultural Institutions have been released.

• Read more about Rare 19th Century ship figurehead of a First Nations woman, Australian National Maritime Museum

11 Jun 2025 The Australian National Maritime Museum (the Museum) has acquired a rare 19th century ship's figurehead of a First Nations woman thanks to support from the National Cultural Heritage Account.

• Read more about Media release – 36 First Nations Ancestors welcomed home from the United Kingdom

11 Apr 2025 We have welcomed the return of 36 First Nations ancestors from the United Kingdom in a ceremony hosted by the Natural History Museum in London.

• Read more about Tasmania Museum and Gallery—Protection of Cultural Object on Loan—Notice of Declaration No.2 of 2025—24 March 2025

• Read more about New touring exhibitions telling stories of Country

24 Mar 2025 Round 20 of the Visions of Australia program is delivering $1.4 million towards 5 new touring exhibitions.

• Read more about New research sheds light on creative workplaces

21 Mar 2025 New research has investigated how Australia’s creative workforce and economy can best be supported to thrive and create lifelong careers in the arts sector.

• Read more about Resale Royalty expands for Australian artists

21 Mar 2025 Australian artists are set to benefit when their works are resold overseas, with international reciprocity being extended to a further 9 countries.

• Read more about Holey Dollar returned to Poland

14 Feb 2025 A 200-year-old silver coin has been returned to the Government of Poland.

• Read more about Australian talent shines on the world stage

12 Feb 2025 Seven recent and upcoming creative projects are forging stronger ties between Australia and the world.

• Read more about Revive hits two-year milestone

4 Feb 2025 The landmark National Cultural Policy, now in it’s second year, is continuing to make major progress supporting Australian arts and culture.