National Archives of Australia
You can find the National Archives by entering through the main entrance at OPH, on King George Terrace. Our reading room and helpful staff are located on the main floor, adjacent to our new Charters of Our Nation exhibition - a display of facsimiles of the Constitution and other founding documents.
Please review our new opening times on our website before your visit.
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50,000th Dutch migrant arrives in Australia aboard the ship Sibajak. NAA: A12111, 1/1954/4/53
DETAILS
OPENING HOURS
Exhibition Galleries: 9am - 5pm daily except Christmas Day and Good Friday.
Reading Rooms: 9am - 5pm on weekdays and until 7pm on Tuesday.
Except Public Holidays.
COSTS
Indicative prices
Between $1.00 and $2.00
The entry fee supports the conservation work of the Museum of Australian Democracy to maintain the heritage-listed OPH building.
Child
$1.00
ACCESSIBILITY
Suitable for guests who depend on the use of a wheelchair in a seated position at all times.
Disabled access available, contact operator for details
Location
National Archives of Australia
18 King George Terrace, Old Parliament House, Parkes, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Features
Cafe
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Reviews
TripAdvisor traveller rating
Ranked #23 of 253 things to do in Canberra on TripAdvisor
Awards
- Certificate of Excellence 2018
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“National Archives”
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