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Connecting Australian museums and galleries with their communities

AMaGA is an advocate for museums and galleries, their collections and the people who work in them. The association is a national membership body working through a network of state and territory branches, Special Interest Groups,the national office and an elected Council.

20/10/2026

⭐📢 Announcing Larissa Behrendt AO 📢⭐

Larissa will be convening our closing plenary of the Conference on November 5th! 📅

To find out more about our speakers, the conference program, and how you can register, head to: https://amaga.org.au/Web/National-Conference/National-Conference.aspx?hkey=a4a81879-e954-4b99-9df9-0f254da99b39&WebsiteKey=d4c31fa4-467a-4959-b48b-cae3ea93e516

20/10/2026

The 2026 AMaGA Awards shortlist is here! 🎉

After a year’s hiatus, the AMaGAs are back, and the calibre of this year’s entries was exceptional. Congratulations to every museum, gallery and collecting institution shortlisted!

Now it’s your turn. People’s Choice voting is open, and every shortlisted project is in the running. Cast your vote before Saturday 31 October.

👉 See the full shortlist: https://amaga.org.au/Web/Awards/2026%20Shortlist.aspx

🗳️ Vote for People’s Choice: https://amaga.org.au/Web/Awards/People%27s%20Choice%20Award.aspx

Winners will be announced at the AMaGA Awards on Tuesday 3 November in Canberra, during the National Conference week.

15/10/2026

⭐📢 Announcing our International keynote speakers! 📢⭐

We are beyond delighted to be welcoming Ngaire Blankenberg and Emmanuel KASARHEROU to Canberra next month as our international keynotes. 🏛️

To find out more about our keynote speakers, the program, and how you can register, head to: amaga.org.au

23/09/2026

Keen for Canberra but want a little more information? We're delighted to showcase a snippet of our initial program for the 2026 National Conference!

To see the full details of the program, please visit: https://amaga.org.au/Web/National-Conference/ConferenceProgram.aspx

Please note that all sessions are liable to change by our Programming Committee.

18/09/2026

Regular Registration is on sale now for the 2026 AMaGA National Conference!

Join us in Canberra from 3–5 November 2026 at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House for Together: people, power and politics. Three days of connection, ideas, and celebration with the museums and galleries sector! Come and join us in celebrating the sector for the first time since 2024.

For information, FAQs, and bursaries, click the following link to register: https://amaga.org.au/Web/National-Conference/National-Conference.aspx

18/09/2026

AMaGA is seeking members who are passionate about supporting Australia's museums, galleries, keeping places, cultural centres and collecting institutions to nominate for the National Council, find out more here: https://amaga.org.au/Web/About-AMaGA/National-Council-Committees.aspx

26/08/2026

🎉 Early bird tickets are officially on sale for the AMaGA National Conference!

Join us in Canberra from 3–5 November 2026 at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House for Together: people, power and politics. Three days of connection, ideas, and celebration with the museums and galleries sector!

Your ticket includes full conference access, the AMaGA Awards, and the Conference Dinner. Come and join us in celebrating the sector for the first time since 2024.

Early bird pricing won't last, so lock in your spot now 👇
🎟️: https://amaga.org.au/Web/National-Conference/National-Conference.aspx

17/08/2026

It's the final countdown to submit to the 2026 AMaGA Awards! 📢

Come and celebrate the creativity, innovation and leadership that define Australia’s museums and galleries sector and celebrate with us at the National Conference on Ngambri and Ngunnawal Country (Canberra) this November! 📅

Submit now: https://amaga.secure-platform.com/a/organizations/main/home

24/07/2026

The 2026 AMaGAs are back, and you should submit! 📢

The AMaGAs celebrate the best of what our sector does so come and celebrate with us down in Canberra this November. Quick reminder that if you're submitting to our design categories, your entry should be with National Office by the close date! 🏛️

Image:
Sooty Owl, 1891 (colour litho) by Gracius Broinowski.

For FAQs and full submission guidelines, visit the AMaGA website

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Parkes, ACT
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Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm

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+61262300346

Website

http://www.amaga.org.au/

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