Australia has long been fascinated by bank robberies — from colonial bushrangers like Ned Kelly and Captain Moonlite, to modern crimes such as the Great Bookie Robbery and the exploits of the Postcard Bandit. This intimate exhibition explores the myths, motives, and realities behind these notorious crimes, showcasing rare artefacts and compelling stories from an era when banks housed millions in cash.

Visitors can also view screen-used props from the 1986 Australian cult-classic film Malcolm, celebrating the film’s inventive and light-hearted take on the heist genre. Together, history and cinema reveal why bank robberies continue to capture the nation’s imagination.