The AIATSIS Central Australian facility is now open to the public.
For the first time in our history, we’ve extended our presence beyond Canberra and opened a new Central Australian facility in Mparntwe/Alice Springs.
Mparntwe (pronounced m'barn-twa) is the Arrernte name of Alice Springs.
Our new facility in Central Australia provides culturally-appropriate digitisation and storage capacity.
The facility also enables local preservation of community-held collection materials and increased preservation and repatriation of Indigenous collections and cultural information.
'The opening of AIATSIS Central Australia is a significant event that showcases our commitment to preserving and honouring the rich history of Australia's Indigenous cultures.'
– Leonard Hill, Ngemba Man, AIATSIS CEO
Access
- Search the AIATSIS Collection.
- Visit or make an appointment to view digital collection materials.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can order up to 20 free copies per year of material from the AIATSIS Collection.
- Support for communities to preserve their locally held collections.
Education
- Deliver a cutting-edge school’s program is a key part of our education strategy.
- Establish a learning hub that delivers an engaging interactive experience, providing professional development through culturally responsive training and educational resources.
- Make stories from the AIATSIS Collection accessible to Australian students and educators and developing educational content.
- Create a transformative learning experience for all Australian students and teachers, through on-line training or when visiting our facility.
Learning and research
- Explore our exhibition space and learn about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures in all their diversity.
- Opportunity to engage with the Collection through a vibrant exhibition program.
- Undertake research on these cultures, including family history.
