Collection Stories

From glass and ceramic spear points made by Aboriginal people to the Australian flag recovered from the ruins of the World Trade Center after it was destroyed on September 11, 2001, some of the most significant and intriguing objects from the National Museum of Australia’s collection are featured in this book. Each tells a story about Australia’s diverse peoples, environments, and histories. Illustrated with beautiful archival photographs, Collection Stories provides fascinating tales of everyday life and insights into important moments in Australia’s history.