A free travelling exhibition from Australia's national, state and territory libraries.
10 March - 7 May 2006
Discover more than 170 priceless treasures that have shaped our nation, drawn from the magnificent collections of Australia's great libraries. Exhibits include icons such as Cook's Endeavour journal, Ned Kelly's helmet and Sir Donald Bradman's favourite bat.
For information about tours, talks and other events related to this exhibition, see the Program of Events or What's On listings for March, April and May.
The exhibition catalogue can be purchased from the State Library of Victoria's front foyer retail space and Online Shop from 6 March.
National Treasures from Australia's Great Libraries is an initiative of CASL, the Council of Australian State Libraries, and is managed by the National Library of Australia. The exhibition is supported by a range of sponsors. These are Principal Sponsor AAMI and Major Sponsors Qantas, Herald Sun (in Victoria), Animal Logic, Sofitel, SBS Television and (in Victoria) ABC Radio 774. National Treasures is assisted by Visions of Australia and was made possible by Art Indemnity Australia, an Australian Government program through which the Commonwealth acts as insurer in case of any loss or damage to an indemnified exhibition.
Find out more about National Treasures from Australia's Great Libraries at the official exhibition website [external link] >
View the 30-second SBS National Treasures from Australia's Great Libraries television commercial [1.8MB] >
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National Treasures from Australia's Great Libraries brochure cover - composite image of key treasures on display | 
