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Measure Island (Event)
Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre, King Edward Terrace, Canberra CBD, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2600, Australia
 Take an adventure onto Measure Island to discover how you measure up. Use measurement to read your friends' mind. Find out why it's important to be accurate. Do some speed-sorting as you learn about the myriad measurements used everyday. ...
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| PREVIOUSLY HELD: 30 June 2008 - 01 February 2010 |
The Ballets Russes in Australia 1936 -1940 (Event)
National Library of Australia, Parkes Place, Parkes, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2600, Australia
 The National Library of Australia has the largest Ballets Russes collection in the country. This special display looks at the on and off stage lives of these dancers. Many of the international artists settled in this country and set up Australia's earliest professional ballet companies. ...
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| PREVIOUSLY HELD: 09 April 2009 - 31 January 2010 |
Terrorsaurus (Event)
Questacon, Parkes, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2600, Australia
 Uncover the myths and theories of the ancient world of the dinosaur in this awe-inspiring exhibition. See how the earth might have been eons ago when dinosaurs roamed freely. Giant animatronic dinosaurs include a huge green Apatosaurus, the heavy Stegosaurus, a tall and toothy Tyrannosaurus and more. There is so much to see and learn that one visit is never enough. ...
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| PREVIOUSLY HELD: 04 May 2009 - 01 October 2010 |
Australian Democracy: More than 2,000 years in the making (Event)
King George Terrace, Parkes, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2600, Australia
 Be one of the first to preview this stunning new exhibition. See Australia's democracy in its historical and geographical context. Discover how vibrant, innovative and controversial Australia's road to democracy has been. See George Washington's writing set; on loan for the first time outside America. View a first edition of Thomas Paine's The Rights of Man, published in response to the French Rev ...
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| PREVIOUSLY HELD: 09 May 2009 - 09 May 2010 |
Perception deception (Event)
Questacon, King Edward Terrace, Parkes, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2600, Australia
 Explore the world inside your head. Discover that reality isn't what it seems. Change size before your eyes. Feel a phantom limb or experience being unable to use your voice to speak. Questacon's latest exhibition will make you go crazy! You will love the experience. ...
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| PREVIOUSLY HELD: 06 July 2009 - 01 February 2011 |
Living Democracy: The power of the people (Event)
Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, King George Terrace, Parkes, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2600, Australia
Be one of the first to preview this incredible new exhibition on democracy. Ask yourself if you will stand up and be counted. Discover examples of those who have said yes. See how Australians can participate in the running of their country. Learn about organisations such as GetUp! and the Farmers Federation. Hear from politically active schools such as Perth's Shenton College. Find reflections fro ...
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| PREVIOUSLY HELD: 22 July 2009 - 09 May 2010 |
Far-Sited: The Maps That Made Canberra (Event)
Parkes Place, Parkes, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2600, Australia
 One of Canberra's most signficant foundation narratives is about maps: who made them, where, when and why. Don't miss this Centenary exhibition, full of colour, contours and big Federation personalities. ...
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| PREVIOUSLY HELD: 02 September 2009 - 31 January 2010 |
From Little Things Big Things Grow (Event)
National Museum of Australia, Lawson Crescent, Acton Peninsula, Acton, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601, Australia
Discover the story of a group of activists, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous, who campaigned for equal rights for all Indigenous Australians during the period 1920-1970. Some of these activists are well-recognised, others obscure or forgotten. Some had personally experienced discrimination, others took up the cause as a question of justice. See a mix of photographs, objects, personal stories and ...
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| PREVIOUSLY HELD: 10 September 2009 - 08 March 2010 |
Floriade 2009 - Mind, body and soul (Event)
Commonwealth Park, Canberra CBD, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2600, Australia
 Get rejuvenated at Floriade this year! See over a million bulbs and annuals bloom to depict the Mind, Body and Soul theme. Unwind among magnificent garden beds. See the queen of soul, Marcia Hines. Ride the giant new ferris wheel for spectacular views of the festival and the nation's capital. Visit the Lotus Lounge for natural therapies. See professionally created waterwise gardens. Learn from inf ...
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| PREVIOUSLY HELD: 12 September 2009 - 11 October 2009 |
OBEY Shepard Fairey Posters (Event)
National Portrait Gallery, King Edward Terrace, Parkes, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2600, Australia
 Shepard Fairey is best known for his iconic poster Obama/Hope which he made in support of Barack Obama for the 2008 US election. Fairey was already known for his independent politics and his striking street posters and sticker campaigns that took his images to the street. See a selection of twenty five of his posters. ...
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| PREVIOUSLY HELD: 18 September 2009 - 17 January 2010 |
Emerging elders (Event)
National Gallery of Australia, Parkes Place, Parkes, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2600, Australia
 Discover the important role that elders play in Indigenous communities. They are admired and respected as keepers and enforcers of law, stories and culture. They guide communities today as they have done for generations, and their ability to visualise significant stories gives rise to some of Australia's most dynamic and stunning contemporary works of art. ...
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| PREVIOUSLY HELD: 03 October 2009 - 14 June 2010 |
Australian 24 Hour Mountain Bike Championships (Event)
Kowen Forrest, Canberra CBD, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2600, Australia
 The 24 Hour is a two day mountain biking event that tests riders' skills and endurance over a demanding course. Riders compete solo, or in teams of up to ten, to complete the most laps in the 24 hour period. Enjoy exciting entertainment and demonstrations. The trade show will showcase the latest must-have mountain biking accessories, gadgets, and bikes. If you need an excuse to get on your bike or ...
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| PREVIOUSLY HELD: 10 October 2009 - 11 October 2009 |
Dale's Cars: Model toy cars from the 20th century (Event)
Cnr London Circuit and Civic Square, Civic Square, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2608, Australia
 See Dale Arthur's collection of rare, valuable, sometimes controversial and often nostalgic model cars from the world of 20th century motoring. The collection is based on cars manufactured during the mid-to-late 20th century. Marvel at 1200 models from a number of different sources including Dinky Toys, Trax Models and Russian diecast model cars. ...
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| PREVIOUSLY HELD: 24 October 2009 - 07 February 2010 |
Beyond Reasonable Drought (Event)
Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, King George Terrace, Parkes, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2600, Australia
 Beyond Reasonable Drought aspires to produce a comprehensive, sensitive, ethically sound and powerful body of work that is a permanent, diverse and valuable interpretation of Australia's current long-term drought. See the harshness and beauty of the Australian landscape in drought in 80 extraordinary photographs. Witness the impact of the drought on the land, people and psyche of rural and urban A ...
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| PREVIOUSLY HELD: 01 November 2009 - 14 February 2010 |
Prints and Drawings from the CMAG (Event)
Cnr London Circuit and Civic Square, Civic Square, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2608, Australia
 Discover wonderful work by local artists and artists with a connection to Canberra. This exhibition presents a lively selection of prints and drawings from the CMAG permanent collection. It showcases a diverse range of graphic practice in the Canberra region from the 1950s to the present. See the local region as a subject; Canberra commuters from the 1940s, and graffiti slogans in familiar sites i ...
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| PREVIOUSLY HELD: 06 November 2009 - 28 February 2010 |
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