National Museum of Australia
Overview
Australia's stories come alive at the National Museum of Australia, on the shores of Canberra’s Lake Burley Griffin. The Museum's stunning architecture provides an extraordinary place to explore the rich and diverse stories of Australia and its people.
Take a guided tour or wander solo through the many exhibitions. Get to know the real, the treasured, the surprising and the inspirational objects from Australian history.
Discover the stories and meanings hidden in the Museum building, design and landscapes on the 10 am or 2 pm daily Building and Architecture Guided Tour or join a Host Talk in the galleries, on the hour, between 10 am and 4 pm daily.
For a treat, why not book the Ultimate Museum Experience with a tour, a meal in the Museum Cafe and a voucher for the Museum Shop.
“Preserving Australian & First Nations History.”
Reviewed 1w ago by Dan LOur first attraction to visit in Canberra, headed there early on the Sunday morning, firstly to have breakfast in the cafe and then explore the museum. Although many areas of the building were...
Read the full review on TripAdvisor“Egyptian exhibition was excellent”
Reviewed 2w ago by AustTrailWe visited this museum for the first time to see the Egyptian exhibition. It was a fascinating visit and although the tickets were a bit pricey, the artefacts on display were well presented. The...
Read the full review on TripAdvisor“Disappointing”
Reviewed 3w ago by T2599APterrycThis was very disappointing. This is a huge building, most of which appears to be closed and displayed a very limited number of artefacts. Don’t go.
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- Carpark
- Coach Parking
- Conference/Function Facilities
- Enquiry Desk
- Family Friendly
- Food and Refreshments
- Gallery / Museum
- Interactive Centre
- Non Smoking
- Parents Room
- Picnic Area
- Public Telephone
- Public Toilet
- Restaurant
- Shop / Gift Shop
- Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
- Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Accessibility statement