The National Museum of Australia's role is to develop and maintain a national collection of historical material and increase awareness and understanding of Australia's history and culture. It fulfils this by undertaking research, managing its collections and providing access through public programs and exhibitions.
It's mission is to promote an understanding of Australia's history and an awareness of future possibilities by:
- developing, preserving, digitising and exhibiting a significant national collection;
- taking a leadership role in research and scholarship;
- engaging and providing access for audiences nationally and internationally; and
- delivering innovative programmes.
Current board appointments
Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
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Chair | VACANT | ||
CEO/Executive Director/Managing Director | Ms. Katherine McMahon | 18 February 2024 | 17 February 2029 |
Member | VACANT | ||
Member | VACANT | ||
Member | Mr. Bernard Salt | 17 March 2022 | 16 March 2025 |
Member | VACANT | ||
Member | Ms. Bowness Natasha | 1 November 2021 | 31 October 2024 |
Member | VACANT | ||
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Member | VACANT | ||
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Member | Prof. Clare Wright | 27 October 2022 | 26 October 2025 |
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