Discover the story of Canberra – the people, places and history that make up this city and region.
The Nolan Collection is an iconic group of paintings from 1945 to 1953 by Sidney Nolan that the artist gifted to the nation in 1974
Celebrate 50 years of Nolan’s cultural legacy with our year-long program of exhibitions, concerts, talks, and a symposium.
50 years…
Nicci Haynes’ installations offer alternative modes of viewing that are designed to disrupt expectations of conventional cinema. Haynes films are…
Philip Agius is a Canberra-based visual artist working in the medium of contemporary jewellery. He is interested in the healing…
Are you a Year 7–12 student with a passion for photography? Enter the 2026 CMAG Secondary School Photography Prize for a chance to showcase your work and win a share of $1700+ in prizes.
Step into a playful, hands-on exhibition designed for children aged 3–12 and their families.
Join us for a special talk on recent Canberra Museum + Gallery acquisitions and how they shape the stories we tell about Canberra.
Maria Fernanda Cardoso is internationally renowned for using unconventional and organic materials to consider nature and its links to culture…
It’s not every day that you get to celebrate 50 years on the airwaves but that’s exactly what 2XX is…
Before television dominated popular media from the early 1970s, colourful magazines were an ever-present fixture on the coffee tables and in canteens and waiting rooms across Australia
Join CMAG Senior Curator Dr Hannah Paddon and Declan O’Connell from 2XX to hear behind-the-scenes stories and discover the voices, movements and big ideas that have shaped Canberra’s airwaves over the past five decades
Step inside the world of Sidney Nolan and discover how one of Australia’s most iconic artists became a household name.
Experience the wonder of movement and imagination
The exhibition will be visible 24/7, offering a different experience by day and by night, with creative lighting and dramatic shadows bringing the works to life.
Jane will lead a special workshop for little dancers aged 0-5 years
Join artist, puppeteer and theatre-maker Deni Dominguez for a hands-on creative workshop inspired by CMAG's Worlds Beyond Waste exhibition.