Australia is a place where many cultures coexist and come together to form a diverse history and heritage. Home to the original inhabitants of the country, the Aboriginals, as well as the more recent arrivals of Europeans, Asians and people from all around the globe, Australia is a unique environment with an amazing history and culture, sometimes beautiful, sometimes brutal.

The art of Australia reflects the varied and ever changing culture of its peoples. With exhibitions featuring traditional Aboriginal artworks, to colonial art, to contemporary and international artists, galleries in Australia house a collection of works to be marvelled at.

The country’s museums pay homage to Australia’s diverse and beautiful heritage with exhibitions and displays that are truly a one of a kind. The earliest culture in Australia is that of the Aboriginals, which has existed for perhaps millions of years on the island country. Discover the unique traditions of this ancient culture, as well as learning about the changing history of modern Aboriginal Australians.

The history of white Australia abounds with stories of shipwrecks, gold rushes and convicts, and the more recent struggles of those trying to migrate to its fair shores, and is a real adventure to explore. Although this history began only just over two hundred years ago, it seems a lot of it has been jammed into that small timeframe!