In 1906, The Story of the Kelly Gang made cinematic history as the world’s first feature film—bringing Australia’s most controversial outlaw from the gallows to the silver screen. Remarkably, only 26 years after Ned Kelly’s execution, people who lived through the manhunt watched their own memories re-created in flickering light.

Since that groundbreaking debut, Ned Kelly’s story has continued to grip audiences worldwide. Twelve films and four major television series have reimagined his legend—each shaping how we remember the man, the myth, and the armour-clad rebel.

This blockbuster exhibition showcases iconic costumes, original scripts, rare photographs, production props, and even Mick Jagger’s suit of armour from the 1970 film Ned Kelly.

Step behind the scenes of a legend.

Discover how cinema turned Ned Kelly into a global icon.