Enlighten: The Night Shift

A range of national institutions will open their doors after dark for the Enlighten: The Night Shift, offering a range of experiences and events for the fun makers, knowledge seekers and culturally curious. 

Enlighten: The Night Shift offers a rare chance to engage with the cultural heart of Australia, transforming Canberra’s most iconic institutions into vibrant, interactive spaces with creative programming and immersive art that can only be experienced during the festival.  


Lantern Workshop

National Archives of Australia

Stories from the Archives

National Archives of Australia

Portrait Place

National Portrait Gallery

National Gallery of Australia Open Late

National Gallery of Australia

A Date with Democracy

Museum of Australian Democracy