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National Film and Sound Archive of Australia

NFSA building facade, McCoy Circuit entrance
A man and a woman look at artefacts in The Library; the man is pointing something out
Courtyard with cafe tables and garden
Arc Cinema with archival black and white footage on the screen
A group of people in a cinema (screen is not visible)
Close up of Art Deco lighting fixtures in Arc Cinema
NFSA building facade, McCoy Circuit entrance
A man and a woman look at artefacts in The Library; the man is pointing something out
Courtyard with cafe tables and garden
Arc Cinema with archival black and white footage on the screen
A group of people in a cinema (screen is not visible)

Overview

The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia is open daily on McCoy Circuit in Acton’s cultural precinct – drop in for date night, a family outing or a quiet afternoon to yourself. Check out the weekly Arc Cinema program, explore the curious collection of audiovisual artefacts on display in The Library, or simply enjoy a locally roasted coffee in the cosy Mediatheque or the sunny heritage courtyard.

Map of the venue locationMap of the venue location
McCoy Circuit, Acton, Australian Capital Territory, AustraliaGet Directions

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

TripAdvisor ratingBased on 221 reviews

“Why is this still open!?! There is nothing to see here.”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 7mos ago by 125tamarar

We both remember this being a place with lots to see after attending on school trips when we were children. Disappointingly that has changed with only one free display, a theatre and then a paid...

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“Well worth a visit”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 10mos ago by Claremont77

This is the most beautiful building with a lovely courtyard for warmer days than now. We visited for the Australians in Hollywood exhibition which was terrific. We also really enjoyed the short...

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“NFSA REVIEW 2023”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 1yr ago by AusmumPerthWA

Lovely old building with a lovely cafe...excellent displays and lovely experience to sit in old theatre and watch archived film material of Australia Melbourne 1966.....fun interactive quiz game...

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  • Bar
  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Coach Parking
  • Conference/Function Facilities
  • Enquiry Desk
  • Family Friendly
  • Food and Refreshments
  • Gallery / Museum
  • Interactive Centre
  • Lawn / Gardens
  • Non Smoking
  • Parents Room
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • 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)
  • Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
  • Accessibility statement