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National Museum of Australia

An aerial view of the National Museum of Australia, Canberra.
First Australians Gallery at the National Museum of Australia, Canberra.
The stunning lakefront view from the Museum Cafe at the National Museum of Australia, Canberra.
An aerial view of the National Museum of Australia, Canberra.
First Australians Gallery at the National Museum of Australia, Canberra.
The stunning lakefront view from the Museum Cafe at the National Museum of Australia, Canberra.

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.

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Lawson Crescent, Acton Peninsula, Acton, Australian Capital Territory, AustraliaGet Directions

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

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“Egypt was wonderful and see the rest of the museum while there”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 2w ago by wombatdavid

I went to see the Egypt exhibition and it was amazing. I visited with a 9am ticket and it was great as there was hardly anyone there. Lovely to see all the artefacts without crowds (like British...

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“A Must-See !”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 1mo ago by ronm548

This is one of the best museums I've visited in Australia. From the moment you walk on the grounds to the end...you'll be amazed! The outside exhibits include some interesting artwork (you probably...

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“Great place to learn about Australia, really good displays”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 2mos ago by deltagolf14

I really enjoyed my visit to the National Museum. It was one of the first things I did in Australia. The museum has loads of displays about the country and takes you through Australia's history and...

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  • Carpark
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  • Enquiry Desk
  • Family Friendly
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  • Non Smoking
  • Parents Room
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Telephone
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  • Restaurant
  • Shop / Gift Shop
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