Rare Tasmanian tiger skin preserved
The Government has provided $125,000 to the National Museum of Australia to purchase a rare female Tasmanian tiger (thylacine) pelt.
Unique heritage items preserved
The Government will provide over $100,000 to preserve a rare guitar used by Australian surf rock band The Atlantics, and a 19th century silver centrepiece gifted to one of Victoria’s founding fathers.
Culturally and historically significant Papunya Boards join QAGOMA collection
The Government has committed $600,000 over three years to support the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) to acquire significant indigenous art.
Sparkling example of Federation jewellery
A rare bracelet crafted in the early 1900s will now be on display for all Australians to see.
Georgetown (iron) Meteorite
With our support, a rare and significant meteorite now has a new home at Geoscience Australia.
Maritime museum showcases wartime treasures
Ahead of Anzac Day, the Australian National Maritime Museum has received several pieces of naval wartime history.
McDonald Imperial Oil Tractor, National Museum of Australia, October 2021
The National Museum of Australia has acquired a rare McDonald EB model Imperial oil tractor, one of the earliest examples of tractors manufactured in Australia, with funding assistance from the National Cultural Heritage Account.
