National Museum of Australia

This Friday, we’re shining a light on a weirdly specific #MysteryObject 🔦 Can you figure out what it is? Leave your guess in the comments and we’ll give the answer on Monday.

On this day in 1932, more than 750,000 people flocked to see Sydney Harbour Bridge open to the public. 📷: Crowds on the Sydney Harbour Bridge after the opening ceremony, 1932. Photographer: Harold Cazneaux. NLA obj-140225139 Learn more: nma.gov.au/defining-momen…

These wind dresses are blowing us away! 🍃    In 1994, designer Lee Young-hee reimagined the traditional hanbok on the Paris Fashion Week runway. Check out these dresses and more breathtaking Korean fashion at ‘Hallyu! The Korean Wave’: nma.gov.au/hallyu

Korean New Wave cinema emerged in the early 2000s alongside South Korea’s broader cultural rise. It reshaped global film culture with bold visuals, complex characters and unflinching storytelling. Book your ticket: nma.gov.au/hallyu

Happy #AcademyAwards day! Did you know the world’s first feature film was Australian? ‘The Story of the Kelly Gang’ was directed by Charles Tait and premiered on Boxing Day 1906. 📷: Still image from ‘The Story of the Kelly Gang’. NSFA Learn more: nma.gov.au/defining-momen…

Answer: This is a blowtorch! 🔥

We think this week’s #MysteryObject is pretty cool. ❄️ ...or maybe it’s the opposite? If you think you know what this is, drop a guess in the comments 👇

This is a Mornington Island headdress 🙌 It was made by Lardil artist and storyteller, Dick Roughsey (Goobalathaldin) OBE. Learn more: nma.gov.au/explore/collec…

Have you heard of Edith Cowan? In 1921, she became the first woman to be elected to an Australian parliament. 📷: Portrait of Edith Cowan, about 1922. National Library of Australia nla.obj-136673287 Learn more about this Defining Moment: nma.gov.au/defining-momen…

Are you ready for our Aussie K-Poppers United Concert? If you need a pump-up playlist to get hyped, check out our Spotify! 🎶 And while you're at it, tell us what your favourite K-pop song is. 🤔 Listen now: open.spotify.com/playlist/3h9zy…

25 years ago today, the National Museum of Australia opened in Canberra. Nearly 40k joined the celebration, beginning with a dawn ceremony, followed by party including performers and Australian luminaries Midnight Oil, Killing Heidi, and John Williamson. 📷: George Serras

Would you use a straight razor? 🤔 During the 1800s, steel straight razors were the dominant method of shaving, often administered by a barber. 💇 They were eventually usurped by the invention of the safety razor in the early 1900s.

Answer: This is a Kullberg Chronometer! Chronometers are an instrument used to measure time.

Does this week's #MysteryObject ring a bell? 🔔 If you know what this is, let us know in the comments! Answer coming Monday.

British Vogue called Park Sohee a ‘New-Gen Couturier’ when she was fresh out of fashion school – we totally see why! Park's grad collection was inspired by the shape of blooming flowers and made using recycled materials. Book tickets to 'Hallyu!': nma.gov.au/hallyu

This mural was created by the Country Women’s Association of NSW, to depict the Elizabeth Hawkins’ arduous journey across the Blue Mountains in 1822. Learn more about her incredible journey: nma.gov.au/explore/blog/p…

Get ready for a FREE night of K-pop! 🕺 Join us for a dance showcase featuring incredible performances by local and interstate K-Pop Cover Dance crews. Tickets are selling fast! Book now: nma.gov.au/hallyu

Have you heard of Australia's first uprising? The Castle Hill Rebellion took place #OnThisDay in 1804. 📷: Convict uprising at Castle Hill in 1804, unknown artist. NLA nla.obj-135226428 Learn more about this Defining Moment: nma.gov.au/defining-momen…

The votes are in! 🙌 These were our most popular #PlacethatPic posts on X for 2025. Do you agree with the winners?

Answer: This is a wooden measuring gauge!

On balance – do you think our #MysteryObject posts are easy or hard? ...and can you guess this one? Don’t worry if you can’t figure it out! There’s always next Friday. 😉