National Capital Exhibition
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The story of Canberra as the capital city of Australia.
Canberra is unique in design and innovative in the history of town planning by being the result of a worldwide competition. The winners of that competition, Walter and Marion Griffin, presented a design where the built and the natural landscapes have equal importance. They designed a city that fits in between landmarks and remains in scale with humans.
Come and learn more about what was here before the city, how the site and the design were chosen, what it might have looked like and what may happen in the future.
All digital presentations have international translations.
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Inside the National Capital Exhibition -
Students watching the animated presentation on the scale model of the National Capital -
Exploring the Nolli maps at the National Capital Exhibition -
Infographic timeline at the National Capital Exhibition -
Town planning activity at the National Capital Exhibition
DETAILS
OPENING HOURS
Weekdays: 9am - 5pm; Weekends: 10am - 4pm; Closed on Public Holidays except Australia Day and Canberra Day
COSTS
Free
ACCESSIBILITY
Disabled access available, contact operator for details
Location
National Capital Exhibition
1 Regatta Place, Parkes, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Features
Carpark
Reviews
TripAdvisor traveller rating
Ranked #54 of 222 things to do in Canberra on TripAdvisor
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“Really small exhibition area”
Almost gave it a miss due to the music festival setup, but it provides a comprehensive timeline to Canberra's history, as well as insight as to why Canberra had been chosen as the Australian capital...
gwendolphyn
“Not much”
Short film !!lots of school kids long walk if you are not from area ( when ask people how to get there got lots of bad directions ) nice view !!so if you go take the culture connection bus
685harrietm
“The why's & how's of Canberra”
Start with the 5 minute video of why Canberra is where it is - clear and concise, yet entertaining explanation. Check out the centrally located map which combines some history with locations of some...
Angela I
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