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The National Portrait Gallery acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders both past and present.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that this website contains images of deceased persons.

Story time online

Magic Beach

Wednesday 27 January 2021
10:30 – 11:15am AEDT

Bookings essential - free

This free program will be delivered using Zoom.
Book now

Can’t come to us? We’ll bring the beach to you! Join us on online for a reading of Alison Lester’s Magic Beach followed by a chance to create your own visual response with items at home.

Made possible with funds donated by Tim Fairfax AC.

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The National Portrait Gallery acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders both past and present.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that this website contains images of deceased persons.