Antarctic map annotated by Sir Douglas Mawson c1950 (detail)

A national touring exhibition developed by the National Archives of Australia.

Traversing Antarctica marks the 100th anniversary of the 1911–14 Australasian Antarctic Expedition, led by Douglas Mawson. The exhibition is a journey of discovery through the stories, science and wonder of Antarctica’s past, present and future. The exhibition celebrates the enduring scientific, historic and social legacy of this landmark expedition and will include original documents, objects, innovative touch-screen displays and stunning imagery.

Discover the sights, sounds and smells as you indulge in a sensory experience and traverse life in Antarctica.

Traversing Antarctica: the Australian experience is being developed by the National Archives of Australia in partnership with the Australian Antarctic Division and Western Australian Museum, with support from the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery and South Australian Museum.

The exhibition opens at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery on Friday 2 December 2011 to 26 February 2012 before travelling to the National Archives in Canberra, opening on 19 April 2012 until mid-August 2012. It will then tour nationally until 2014 and will include Western Australia and South Australia.