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Coffee with the Curator and Conservator: Treasures Insights

Next on 18 Feb 2026 from 10:30am to 12:00pm

Coffee with the Curator and Conservator: Treasures Insights

A sepia photograph of a woman with curly hair in flight gear.

Overview

Join the Friends of the Library, Library exhibition curator Dr Grace Blakeley-Carroll, and Library conservator Caroline Milne, for a discussion about the 2025 Treasures Gallery refresh.

Grace and Caroline will discuss the challenges in selecting materials for the Treasures exhibition, both from a curatorial and conservation perspective.

They will discuss object selection considerations and the role that conservation plays in considering display requirements, with a particular focus on the Freda Thompson aviation material.

After the discussion, Grace and Caroline will join attendees for morning tea.

Please book your tickets via the National Library website.

Dates

18 Feb 2026
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National Library of AustraliaParkes Place West, Parkes, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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Facilities
  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Family Friendly
  • Lockers
  • Non Smoking
  • Parents Room
  • Public Toilet
  • Shop / Gift Shop

Contacts

library.gov.au

When

Next on 18 Feb 2026 from 10:30am to 12:00pm

Where

National Library of Australia, Parkes Place West, Parkes

Price

All tickets
from $18 to $22

Accessibility

Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
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