Archives of Australia

The Archives of Australia network is a collaboration between the National Archives of Australia, the State and Territory archives, and a number of other Australian archive organisations. This site is a starting point for exploring many Australian archive-related sites and resources.

www.archivenet.gov.au

Australian National Maritime Museum (ANMM)

The Australian National Maritime Museum is a prime resource for historic vessels, migrant ships, family history, genealogy, maritime research, arts and culture, seamanship and much more.

www.anmm.gov.au

Australian War Memorial (AWM)

The Australian War Memorial commemorates the sacrifice of Australian men and women who have served in war, through its ceremonial areas, extensive exhibitions and research facilities.

www.awm.gov.au

Collections Australia Network

The Collections Australia Network (CAN) portal is intended to be the public gateway to collecting institutions across Australia including the small to medium regional institutions. Besides providing access to nationwide information on Australia's cultural heritage, members of the public can also access an individual institution's own CAN website to explore its specific content. CAN is an initiative of the Cultural Ministers Council.

www.collectionsaustralia.net

National Archives of Australia (NAA)

The National Archives promotes good government recordkeeping and encourages community awareness and use of valuable Australian Government records in its care.

www.naa.gov.au

National Film and Sound Archive

The National Film and Sound Archive collects, preserves and shares Australia's film, video, television, stills and recorded sound from early history through to modern classics. The Archive was also known as ScreenSound Australia.

www.nfsa.afc.gov.au

National Gallery of Australia (NGA)

The National Gallery of Australia is the premier art institution in Australia, providing access to works of art locally, nationally, and internationally. This site provides information about Australian Art, Aboriginal Art, Asian Art and International art including paintings, prints, barks, sculpture, photography, posters, textiles, illustrated books and decorative arts in the National Collection of the Commonwealth of Australia.

www.nga.gov.au

National Library of Australia (NLA)

The National Library of Australia is the country's largest reference library. They are the preeminent source for the documentary record of Australia and its place in the world. This site provides access to their catalogue, links to other information resources and details of their collections and services.

www.nla.gov.au

National Museum of Australia (NMA)

The National Museum of Australia explores the land, nation and people of Australia. The Museum celebrates Australian social history in a unique way by revealing the stories of ordinary and extraordinary Australians, promoting the exploration of knowledge and ideas and providing a dynamic forum for discussion and reflection.

www.nma.gov.au

Prints & Printmaking - Australia Asia Pacific

National Gallery of Australia site for Australian prints and printmaking. Images & information about prints, posters & illustrated books from Australia, Aboriginal Australia, Papua New Guinea, Aotearoa New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.

www.printsandprintmaking.gov.au

Questacon - National Science and Technology Centre (NSTC)

Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre is Australia's leading interactive science and technology centre. To achieve its aim of promoting greater understanding and awareness of science and technology within the community, Questacon is committed to making an experience with science and technology fun, educational and interactive.

www.questacon.edu.au