Highlights
Artwork
Sport inspires artists of all types to get creative, and our collections hold a wide range of sports-related art.
Fandom
Where would sport be without fans cheering from the sidelines? Enjoy this selection of objects, capturing the great connections fans feel with their favourite sports and athletes.
Symbols of Australian Sport
Boxing kangaroos, the Southern Cross, and Willie the Koala - these objects highlight the variety of symbols used to represent Australia on the global sporting stage.
Green & Gold
Australia's sporting colours weren't always green and gold. These objects are examples of the wide variety of colour combinations worn by athletes when representing Australia.
British Empire and Commonwealth Games
Australia has competed at each British Empire and Commonwealth Games since 1930. Explore a range of objects reflecting participation in these events.
Australian Rules Football
A selection of objects capturing the history and pride of "Australia's game".
Charles Boyles negatives
An assortment of images captured by Charles Boyles, featuring Victorian football teams and players circa 1930s-50s.
The Ashes
Highlights from our collection of cricket equipment, trophies, and photography related to the Ashes test cricket series between Australia and England, the oldest rivalry in cricket.
Clive Churchill collection
A selection of items from the collection of Clive Churchill, champion rugby league player and coach. Assembled over the course of his lifetime, the collection represents the breadth and depth of Churchill’s involvement with rugby league. The objects include many examples of Churchill’s ‘firsts’, match used items, unique fan engagement, paraphernalia celebrating Churchill's ongoing success and a broad representation of Australian rugby league publications.