The Australian War Memorial, dedicated to Australia’s fallen, also houses a museum, art gallery, and a library with archives. The museum has a collection of captured war machines, including old aircraft and a japanese submarine.
Phone + 61 2 6243 4211 10am - 5pm daily. 9am - 5pm daily during NSW/ACT school holidays. Closed on Christmas Day.
Treloar Crescent
ACT 2612
Blundell’s Cottage
Originally built about 1860, it is one of the last remaining examples of the stone houses of the early Canberra settlers. Now, the cottage is a hands on museum, exploring rural life in the pioneering days of the 19th Century.
Referred to as the Treasure House of the Nation, the library houses the history of Australia with books, journals, newsletters, posters, maps and manuscripts. Collects Australian literature and information on everything Australian.
Open 9am-5pm except Christmas Day. Ph 1800 026 132
Lawson Crescent
ACT 2601
Questacon
National Science and Technology Centre. Do it yourself experiments and hands on technology. Questacon shows how science and technology are relevant and important to our everyday lives - great for kids of all ages.
Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra ACT
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Australian War Memorial
The Australian War Memorial, dedicated to Australia’s fallen, also houses a museum, art gallery, and a library with archives. The museum has a collection of captured war machines, including old aircraft and a japanese submarine.
Australian War Memorial
Phone
+ 61 2 6243 4211 10am - 5pm daily. 9am - 5pm daily during NSW/ACT school holidays. Closed on Christmas Day.
Treloar Crescent
ACT
2612
Blundell’s Cottage
Originally built about 1860, it is one of the last remaining examples of the stone houses of the early Canberra settlers. Now, the cottage is a hands on museum, exploring rural life in the pioneering days of the 19th Century.
Blundell’s Cottage
Catch the Explorer Bus to stop 20. Phone
+061 2 6257 1068. Wendouree Drive, north shore of Lake Burley Griffin.
Kings Park, East of Anzac Parade
ACT
2148
National Capital Exhibition
Tells the Story of the Building of the Capital of Australia, Canberra. With interactive displays, abouth the people, events, history and design.
National Capital Exhibition
Phone
+061 2 6272 2900 for more Information.
Barrine Drive, Regatta Point, Commonwealth Park
ACT
2600
National Gallery of Australia
Collections of Australian and Aboriginal art, prints, and sculptures. 13 galleries on 3 floors, houses the national art collection of Australia.
National Gallery of Australia
Open 10am-5pm daily - Closed Christmas Day
Parkes Place
ACT
2600
National Library of Australia
Referred to as the Treasure House of the Nation, the library houses the history of Australia with books, journals, newsletters, posters, maps and manuscripts. Collects Australian literature and information on everything Australian.
Phone
+ 61 2 6262 1111
National Library of Australia
Mon-Thurs 9am to 9pm, Fri-Sun 9am to 4.30pm
Parkes Place
ACT
2600
National Museum of Australia
Explores key issues, events and characters that have shaped and influenced this nation. Major exhibition on Australian Aborigines and their culture.
National Museum of Australia
Open 9am-5pm except Christmas Day. Ph 1800 026 132
Lawson Crescent
ACT
2601
Questacon
National Science and Technology Centre. Do it yourself experiments and hands on technology. Questacon shows how science and technology are relevant and important to our everyday lives - great for kids of all ages.
Questacon
Phone
+061 2 6270 2800
King Edward Terrace
ACT
2600
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