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Everything on in Canberra today — National Gallery exhibitions, lakeside events, markets and tonight's shows across the capital. Refreshed every morning, so you're never short of something to do right now.

Updated 20 July 2026 · events curated by Morning Post

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Until 31 DecFree

Australian War Memorial — New Galleries

🎨 Arts · Australian War Memorial, Campbell

Seven thousand square metres of new galleries covering Afghanistan, peacekeeping and the daily Last Post ceremony.

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Until 31 Jan 2027Free

Blueprints for Temples

🎨 Arts · National Gallery of Australia

Thought-provoking exploration of body and architecture in contemplative spaces, offering fresh perspectives on sacred design.

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20 JulFree

Canberra Museum and Gallery

🎨 Arts

Discover local and regional art alongside Canberra's social history in this accessible city-centre gallery.

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Until 23 AugFree

Ngura Pulka — Epic Country

🎨 Arts · National Gallery of Australia

Stunning large-scale paintings by senior artists from the APY Lands and Coober Pedy region.

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Until 31 Dec

Questacon — Curiosity: Building Breakthroughs in LEGO

🎨 Arts · Questacon, King Edward Terrace, Parkes

Perfect for grandkids—interactive science exhibits plus spectacular LEGO models including rockets and space builds.

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Until 11 OctFree

Wangka Wakanutja: The Story of Papunya

🎨 Arts · National Library of Australia

Decades of Papunya language preservation through drawings, photographs and oral histories — just opened this month.

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Until 31 JulFree

Unashamedly Autumn

🎨 Arts & Exhibitions · Yarralumla Gallery and Oaks Brasserie, Weston Park

A celebration of the recent wonderful autumn colours in Canberra by local artist David Kindon.

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