Event
Vote Early at CMAG!
8 October—19 October

Want to vote early? CMAG is back as an early voting station for the ACT Election!

KIDS WORKSHOP: Crepe Paper Native Flowers
Event
1 October—10 October
KIDS WORKSHOP: Crepe Paper Native Flowers
Additional Session Added

It's Floriade time and we're getting floral with native flowers that grow in the Canberra region.

Join us in a…

ARTIST TALK: Objects in Motion - Materiality
Event
19 September
ARTIST TALK: Objects in Motion - Materiality

Experience the meditative work of internationally renowned glass artist Mel Douglas

Pop-Up Bar | Civic Square
Event
7 September—29 September
Pop-Up Bar | Civic Square

Discover Canberra’s newest hidden gem Pop-Up Bar in Civic Square

2024 Secondary Students Photography Prize Exhibition
Exhibition
7 September—20 October
2024 Secondary Students Photography Prize Exhibition

Each year Canberra Museum and Gallery holds a Photography Prize for Canberra’s secondary students, displaying all entries to the public…

FLOOR TALK: Backyard Archaeology
Event
31 August—31 August
FLOOR TALK: Backyard Archaeology

Ever wondered what you might find if you had an archaeological dig in your backyard?

PANEL TALK: Science meets Art meets Design
Event
15 August
PANEL TALK: Science meets Art meets Design

Art and Science aren’t so different.

Sneak-a-Peek of the Historic Canberra Hospital Collection at CMAG
Exhibition
13 August—25 September
Sneak-a-Peek of the Historic Canberra Hospital Collection at CMAG

Witness the unfolding of Canberra’s healthcare history in this unique project at Canberra Museum and Gallery (CMAG).

In collaboration with…

ARTIST TALK: Marian Drew - Materiality
Event
18 July
ARTIST TALK: Marian Drew - Materiality

Join artist Marian Drew for an illustrated floor talk of her exciting new photographic works

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SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOP: Build a Landscape - Monoprinting inspired by Riverbend
15 July

Step into the world of Sidney Nolan's iconic artwork Riverbend and embark on a creative journey inspired by the legendary tale of Ned Kelly

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM: Weaving with Lucy Irvine - Materiality
Event
11 July
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM: Weaving with Lucy Irvine - Materiality

Work with artist, Lucy Irvine, to weave Civic Systems, a collaborative sculpture that explores a bottom-up approach to design and materials-based learning.

School Holiday Fun at CMAG
Event
8 July—21 July
School Holiday Fun at CMAG

Looking for something free and fun to do these winter school holidays? Check out  our range of drop-in arts, crafts and reading activities designed to inspire and entertain visitors 3-12 years old.

NAIDOC WEEK WORKSHOP: Bush Animal Weaving with Ronnie Jordan
Event
Booked Out
7 July
NAIDOC WEEK WORKSHOP: Bush Animal Weaving with Ronnie Jordan
Booked out

In this free drop-in workshop to celebrate NAIDOC week join Ronnie Jordan to create your own bush animals inspired by the techniques used by the Tjanpi Desert Weavers. 

Nutbush Flashmob @ Civic Square
Event
25 June
Nutbush Flashmob @ Civic Square

It’s time again! Be part of the biggest Nutbush dance flash mob to celebrate the legendary Tina Turner. 

Event
CMAG Secondary School Photography Prize
24 June—7 September

CMAG has called for ACT students in years 7-12 to submit their photographic work to the 2024 CMAG Secondary School Photography Prize

ARTIST'S TALK: Materiality - Reconciliation Week (Paul House)
Event
29 May
ARTIST'S TALK: Materiality - Reconciliation Week (Paul House)

Join Paul House as he tells stories of the beautiful cultural objects he has created using glass rather than traditional materials

SYMPOSIUM: Backyard Archaeology
Event
25 May
SYMPOSIUM: Backyard Archaeology

The Symposium will appeal to people interested in family history research and creating place history narratives.