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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.

Further information

  • Type of Body

    R. Management Board

  • Established By / Under

    Act / Regulation

  • Established By/Under More info

    National Museum of Australia Act 1980

  • Paid Members?

    Yes

  • Max No. of Board/Committee Members

    12

  • Annual Report Prepared and tabled?

    Yes

  • Classification

    X. Internal Management

  • Auditor

    ANAO

  • Function Categorization

    Advisory Board

  • Creation Date

  • Postal Address

    Lawson Crescent, Acton Peninsula
    Acton ACT 2600
    Australia

Current board appointments

Position Appointee Start Date End Date
Chair Prof. Clare Wright 21 August 2024 20 August 2027
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 Prof. Angela McGrath 1 August 2024 31 July 2027
Member Ms. Kate Fielding 12 September 2024 11 September 2027
Member VACANT
Member VACANT
Member VACANT
Member Ms. Janine Freeman 1 August 2024 31 July 2027
Member Prof. Megan Davis 1 August 2024 31 July 2027
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