Audubon's astonishing 'Birds of America'
Watch Principal Librarian Des Cowley reveal the intriguing stories behind Audubon's astonishing work of art, 'Birds of America' – including how...
17 Nov 2020 Duration: 02:45
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Audio: One object, many stories on The Ashes
Listen to an audio recording of a panel discussion about the history and significance of The Ashes.
10 Dec 2019 Duration: 58:26
This is Velvet, Iron, Ashes
Join Curator Carolyn Fraser for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Velvet, Iron, Ashes exhibition.
22 Oct 2019 Duration: 02:32
Jessie Clarke's Pageant of Nations costume
Discover the story behind this stand-out item in the Velvet, Iron, Ashes exhibition, on public display for the first time since 1935...
21 Oct 2019 Duration: 02:57
2019 Australian Poetry Slam: Victorian winner & runner-up
See the winning performances of the champion and runner-up of the 2019 Victorian final of Australian Poetry Slam.
4 Oct 2019 Duration: 04:04
Jon Faine on whether culture or technology is the answer
Progress, it turns out, is neither inevitable nor linear, but surely we shall overcome … Overcome the trolls, populists and neo-fascists.
...18 Sep 2019 Duration: 37:37
2019 White Night Melbourne Reimagined
Watch this short, enchanting video filmed in the iconic dome during White Night Melbourne 2019!
26 Aug 2019 Duration: 01:44
David McAllister on his career and the importance of dance
Watch the 2019 Redmond Barry Lecture presented by David McAllister, AM on his career at the Australian Ballet and the importance of dance.
26 Jul 2019 Duration: 38:58
Robert Thomson on truth, trust and tech
Watch the 2019 Keith Murdoch Oration presented by the Chief Executive of News Corporation, Robert Thomson, on truth, trust and technology.
16 Apr 2019 Duration: 21:54