National Capital Exhibition
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 #48 of 216 things to do in Canberra on TripAdvisor
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“How did Canberra become Australia's Capital City?: Find out at the NCE!”
I have been living in Canberra for almost 5 years, but have been so busy, I haven't had a chance to go exploring much. Being completely in love with Marion Mahony Griffin’s realisations of her and...
Lisa E
“Very good. Accessible with great info.”
We strolled about at the start of our visit to Canberra and got a good overview of the city, its planning and development.
Good exhibits, lots of reading but well presented.
Watch the film for 10...
nickytravels2014
“Very impressive.”
I hadn't heard much about the National Capital Exhibition until I visited the Visitor Information Centre which is next door. The display and commentary on the development of Canberra was excellent...
gwynne777
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