National Archives of Australia
The collection traces events and decisions that have shaped the nation and the lives of Australians. Visitors are welcome to explore our collection, online or in person, to learn more.
As well as preserving Australian history, the National Archives plays a key role in helping to ensure the Australian Government and its departments are effective and accountable to the people.
You can find the Archives' National Office by entering through the main entrance at Old Parliament House, on King George Terrace. The reading room and helpful staff are located on the main floor on the House of Representatives side. You can also visit the Charters of Our Nation exhibition, where you can see facsimiles of some of Australia’s most significant records – those that record the events leading to Federation and the founding of the Commonwealth of Australia.
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Visitors at the Archives' Reading Room in Canberra during Enlighten Festival 2018 -
Visitors in the Charters of our Nation gallery at Enlighten Festival 2018 -
Commonwealth ofAustralia Constitution Act 1900 (UK) -
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 Room: 9am - 5pm on weekdays 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
Carpark
Reviews
TripAdvisor traveller rating
Ranked #36 of 216 things to do in Canberra on TripAdvisor
Awards
- Certificate of Excellence 2018
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“It's closed”
I always visited the Archives when I went to Canberra because they always had an interesting exhibition. It was closed in Dec 2018 & the reading room had been transferred temporarily to Old...
Wayne C
“Heath Ledger”
The Heath Ledger display on till February 2019 is worth a visit. His story is of interest and the costume's that he and others wore in his films are of great interest as you get to see the detail and...
happyholidaymaker555
“Dissapointed but only because it is in temporary space.”
The building for the Archives is being refurbished so it is temporarily housed in Old Parliament building. I don't think there was everything normally on display or accessible. Don't miss the...
janbee23
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