NAIDOC Week 2026 at the National Museum

Celebrate the history, culture, and achievements of First Nations peoples this NAIDOC Week at the National Museum of Australia. The program honours the diverse cultures, knowledges and creative practice of local, national and international First Nations artists. The week begins with a moving Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony led by Paul Girrawah House, Ngambri-Kamberri, Walgalu Senior Custodian

Explore stories of cultural renewal in the pop-up mulitarts exhibition From Little Things, Big Things GROW - From Nambour to Canberra curated by Aunty Jude Hammond (Gunngarri/Kamilaroi Elder). Watch as acclaimed Yorta Yorta and Dja Dja Wurrung artist Dr Jandamarra Cadd creates a mural, then families can join Jandamarra for school holiday workshops exploring the ideas behind the work. See renowned Haida artist Clarence Mills from British Columbia at work on the iconic Haida Totem pole.