Trailblazers: Australia’s 50 Greatest Explorers
Stories of pioneers who pushed beyond boundaries to change the way we see the world.
A past exhibition celebrating early trailblazers such as Captain Cook, Burke and Wills, Emily Creaghe and Bennelong; modern pioneers such as Mawson and Kingsford Smith; and contemporary record-breakers like Dick Smith, Tim Jarvis, Andy Thomas and Jessica Watson. Featuring over 360 objects, Australia’s most incredible journeys brought to life. Whether they crossed oceans, tackled jungles, traversed mountains, braved the poles or went to space, our nation’s greatest explorers helped forge the intrepid Australian spirit.
