National Museum of Australia (Board)

Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
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
Chair VACANT
CEO/Executive Director/Managing Director Ms. Katherine McMahon 18 February 2024 17 February 2029
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Member Mr. Bernard Salt 17 March 2022 16 March 2025
Member VACANT
Member Ms. Bowness Natasha 1 November 2021 31 October 2024
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Member VACANT
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Member Prof. Clare Wright 27 October 2022 26 October 2025
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