Event

Who We Are / What We Carry

Name: Who We Are / What We Carry
Start: 2026-11-12
End: 2026-11-12
Location: Australian National Maritime Museum

by Australian National Maritime Museum

Explore the stories, memories and objects that shape who we are at Who We Are / What We Carry at the Australian National Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour. Through interactive portraits and personal artefacts, this thought-provoking exhibition invites visitors to reflect on identity, belonging and connection in contemporary Australia.

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What makes you who you are? What would you carry with you if you had to start again somewhere new?

Explore these questions at Who We Are / What We Carry, a powerful interactive exhibition at the Australian National Maritime Museum in Darling Harbour that examines identity, belonging and the experiences that shape contemporary Australia.

Two Interactive Experiences

Created in partnership with Sydney-based creative studio Junior Major, this unique exhibition brings together two connected installations that encourage visitors to reflect on their own stories while discovering the journeys of others.

Who We Are

Step beyond observation and become part of the exhibition. Visitors answer questions about what they think, see, say and feel to create a unique composite portrait inspired by interviews with contemporary Australians.

Each completed portrait is added to a collective digital display, revealing both the diversity of individual experiences and the values that unite us.

What We Carry

Through meaningful objects and personal stories, What We Carry explores memory, migration, culture and home. Discover how everyday items can hold powerful connections to people, places and significant life moments.

These stories offer insight into the journeys, histories and experiences that have shaped modern Australia.

Exploring Identity and Belonging

Drawing on themes of migration, refuge, First Nations knowledge and community, the exhibition reflects Australia's rich and evolving cultural identity. It invites visitors to consider what brings us together, celebrate different perspectives and explore the connections that create a sense of belonging.

Perfect for families, students, museum lovers and anyone interested in Australian stories, this exhibition offers an engaging and reflective experience in the heart of Darling Harbour.

Event Details

Exhibition: Who We Are / What We Carry
Venue: Australian National Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour
Category: Interactive Exhibition, Culture, Family-Friendly

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