Just Add Water: Schemes and Dreams for a Sunburnt Country

Presented by State Library of Queensland in association with Riverfestival

Water. Not a day goes by when we don’t think about it, talk about it, drink it, or in some cases pray for it. It’s a valuable resource.

Here in Australia, we’ve stored more in dams per person than any other country. We’ve piped it, pumped it, and even dragged it down from the clouds.

In this free hands-on exhibition, the National Archives of Australia have tapped into its vast collection to present an exploration into how Australians have used and managed water for the past century. Analysing and experiencing this history could help us to re-evaluate the place of water in our future.