This January, the Australian Museum is offering Sydneysiders the opportunity to reflect and connect with First Nations cultures through a series of special events, alongside the award-winning First Nations led exhibition, Unsettled.
Activities taking place throughout January include free First Nations film screenings on 26 January, guided tours of the AM’s ground-breaking Unsettled exhibition and on 22 January, the giants of First Nations activism will be honoured by the next generation of trailblazers in a talk series called Children of the Revolution.
Plus, Nights at the Museum, the AM’s free after-hours events series has returned to present a weekly line-up of night-time entertainment, featuring a special pop-up bar and lounge area, live music and activities. On 27 January, celebrate the last night of the Unsettled exhibition with a special Nights at the Museum event featuring music from acclaimed violinist and recent recipient of the Sidney Myer Fellowship, Eric Avery.
Event Details:
Unsettled Guided Tours: Connect with the world’s oldest living culture with a guided tour of the AM’s award-winning Unsettled exhibition by our knowledgeable First Nations staff. The tour guides provide an in-depth explanation of First Nations history and offer a deeper understanding of our nation as they illuminate the meaning of key exhibition objects.
Dates: Wednesday, Saturday, Sundays, until 27 January 2022 Times: 10.30am, 12noon, 1.30pm Duration: 45mins Cost: $25 Adult, $12.50 child, $20 members
Unsettled Talk series: Children of the Revolution: Children of the Revolution is a tribute to the giants of First Nations activism as told by the next generation of trailblazers – their children. Hosted by Distinguished Professor Larissa Behrendt AO, join guest speakers Pauline Clague, Ganur Maynard and Nicole Watson, as they pay tribute to their parents’ legacies.
Dates: Saturday 22 January 2022 Times: 12-1pm Duration: 60mins Cost: $25, $22.50 concession, $20 members
Nights at the Museum: Sydney’s favourite after-hours culture fix is back from 6 January 2022. Every Thursday night the AM will be open until 9pm, giving you the chance to explore incredible galleries and exhibitions after hours. The weekly line-up of night-time entertainment features a special pop-up bar and lounge area, live music, activities and more. The Nights at the Museum event on 27 January features Ngiyampaa, Yuin, Bandjalang and Gumbangirr artist Eric Avery and is the last chance to see the Unsettled exhibition and take a guided tour.
Dates: Every Thursday from 6 January until 30 June 2022 Times: 5-9pm Cost: Free (additional charge applies for Unsettled tours)
FREE Film Series
Looky, Looky Here Comes Cooky
This musical documentary by cheeky performer Steven Oliver is a funny and fresh look at the story of Cook from a First Nations’ perspective.
Dates: 26 January 2022 Times: 10.30am – 11.30am Cost: Free
Sweet Country
Inspired by real events, Sweet Country is set in 1929 in the outback of the Northern Territory, Australia. When an Aboriginal stockman kills a white station owner in self-defence, he and his wife go on the run. They are pursued across the outback. Starring Hamilton Morris, Shanika Cole, Sam Neill and Bryan Brown.
Date: 26 January 2022 Time: 2.30pm – 4.30pm Cost: Free
High Ground
Set against the rich landscape of Arnhem land, High Ground is a gripping action story that chronicles the quest of an Aboriginal man to save the last of his family. Starring Jacob Junior Nayinggul and Simon Baker.
Date: 26 January 2022 Time: 12noon Cost: Free
For the full programme, see here: https://australian.museum/